Care & Support Assistant - Relief - 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 Of Pay ForQualifications

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

Avante Care & Support's Amherst Court in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring Care & Support Assistant. You’ll help residents with personal care, support independence, and create a warm, engaging home environment. No prior experience? We’ll train you and support your development in a friendly team.

Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and dignity, with training, flexible patterns, and benefits like DBS coverage, uniform, and access to wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work as part of a professional care team.
• Willing to train and develop skills.
• Empathy and compassion.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring

Team player

Communication skills

Flexibility

Patient-focused

Job description

Job Introduction

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.