Care & Support Assistant - Days full time - Chaucer House

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Pension contributions

Staff discounts

Training & career progression

GP & counselling access 24/7

Employee recognition awards

Life Assurance

Job summary

Avante Care & Support is seeking Care & Support Assistants at Chaucer House in Canterbury to provide compassionate daily care and support. You will help residents with personal care, encourage independence, and foster a warm, engaging atmosphere in a compassionate, not-for-profit setting.

No experience required—we offer full training, DBS processing assistance, and opportunities for ongoing professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Willingness to undergo DBS clearance.
• Excellent communication and empathy with residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily support to residents.
• Encourage wellbeing and independence among residents.
• Create a positive and engaging environment for individuals living at Chaucer House.

Skills

Personal care

Well-being support

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Introduction

Join Avante Care & Support – Make a Difference Every Day!

We’re Hiring: Care & Support Assistants at Chaucer House in Canterbury, Kent

Avante Care & Support is a registered charity dedicated to supporting 1,000+ older people through our nursing, dementia care homes, and home care services. As a not-for-profit organisation, we put people first—our residents, their loved ones, and our incredible team!

Hours: Full time

Are you caring, reliable, and a team player? If so, we want YOU! No experience? No problem—we’ll train you and support your professional development.

Your Role:

• Provide personal careand daily support
• Encourage well-being and independence
• Create a positive and engagingenvironment for residents

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• FREE DBS check & uniform
• Flexible working patterns
• Pension contributions
• Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ retailers
• Training & career progression opportunities
• 24/9 access to GP & counselling
• Employee recognition awards
• Life Assurance

(All roles subject to Enhanced DBS checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.)

Please note: If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview.

We regret to inform you that due to the high volumes of applicants, we do not write to candidates who are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.