Care & Support Assistant - Riverdale Court- Nights

Avante Care & Support Ltd; Bexleyheath; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Ltd is seeking a Care & Support Assistant for Riverdale Court, Nights, in Welling. The role pays £13.20–£13.40 per hour for 22 hours per week on a part-time basis, working on-site in a residential care setting.

Training is provided and DBS checks, uniforms, and other benefits are included to support staff development. Applicants with a compassionate nature and a flexible, team-driven approach are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

# Care & Support Assistant - Riverdale Court- Nights## Job Introduction******Join our Caring Team as a****Care & Support Assistant********Location:**Riverdale Court, located in Welling, Kent. **Pay:**£13.20 - £13.40 **Hours:** 22 hours per week**Avante Care & Support is a Registered Charity supporting over 1000 older people through our registered nursing and dementia care homes and home care services. We are proud to be a well-established not for profit organisation, with an experienced and skilled workforce. We are committed to making a positive difference to both individuals and their loved ones through individualised support and guidance.**Riverdale Court is a welcoming residential care home providing high-quality, person-centred support for older people in a warm and homely environment. Part of Avante Care & Support, the home is committed to promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing, with compassionate staff who take pride in delivering tailored care that helps residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home.**Make a Real Difference Every Day**At Riverdale 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+ retailersAll 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.***AGENCY NOTICE****NO AGENCY CVs PLEASE.****Unsolicited CVs sent directly to hiring managers, internal recruiters, employees, or any other Avante representative will not be considered introductions and no fees will be payable. Should agency support be required, our Talent team will contact preferred recruitment partners directly.**Apply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Care & Support Assistant - Riverdale Court- Nights* **Salary** £13.20 - £13.40* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** avantecare/TP/20226/1094* **Contract Type** Part Time* **Closing Date** 3 December, 2026* **Job Category** Front line operations* **Service/ Department** Residential Care* **Location** Riverdale Court, 17 Dovedale Close, Welling, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 3 November, 2026