Care & Support Assistant - Maternity Cover - Days/Nights - Amherst Court, Chatham

Avante Care & Support; Chatham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Enhanced rate for qualifications

Free DBS check & uniform

Flexible working patterns

Pension contributions

Training & development opportunities

24/7 GP & wellbeing support

Staff recognition awards

Discounts at 800+ retailers

Job summary

Join Avante Care & Support at Amherst Court in the United Kingdom as a Care & Support Assistant on a maternity cover contract. You’ll assist residents with personal care and daily activities, promoting wellbeing and independence while fostering a warm home environment.

No experience? Training is provided to help you grow your skills and confidence within a caring, friendly team. Competitive pay and flexible working patterns are offered. DBS check and uniform provided to support your role.

Qualifications

• Kind, dependable and compassionate nature.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Previous care experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Support wellbeing, independence and dignity for residents.
• Help create a warm, engaging, and positive home environment.
• Work as part of a friendly, professional care team.
• Ensure high standards of care in line with Avante's Eden Alternative Philosophy.

Skills

Kind

Compassionate

Flexible

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Job Introduction

Join our Caring Team as a Care & Support Assistant

Maternity Cover until January

Location: Amherst Court

Pay: £13.20 - £13.40

Make a Real Difference Every Day

At Amherst Court our Care & Support Assistants do more than provide care- they bring warmth, companionship, and support to every resident. Whether you're helping with personal care, encouraging independence, or creating a lively and engaging environment, you'll make a meaningful impact every day.

No experience? No problem! We'll train you and support your development so you can grow your skills and confidence in a caring, friendly team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting residents with personal care and daily activities
• Supporting wellbeing, independence, and dignity
• Helping create a warm, engaging, and positive home environment
• Working as part of a friendly, professional care team
• Ensure high standards of care in line with Avante's Eden Alternative Philosophy

About You

• Kind, dependable, and compassionate Flexible and proactive approach to work
• A team player with good communication skills
• Previous care experience is helpful but not essential
• Have a genuine passion for improving residents' lives

Why People Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay
• Enhanced Rate Of Pay For Qualifications
• FREE DBS check & uniform
• Flexible working patterns
• Pension contributions
• Training & development opportunities
• 24/7 GP & wellbeing support
• Staff recognition awards
• Discounts at 800+ retailers

All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Avante Care & Support is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.