Care & Support Assistant - Riverdale Days

Avante Care & Support Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Enhanced pay for qualifications

DBS check

Flexible scheduling

Pension contributions

Training & development

GP & wellbeing support

Staff recognition

Job summary

Avante Care & Support Ltd. is hiring a Care & Support Assistant at Riverdale Court in Welling, Kent. You will help residents with personal care, daily activities, and promoting wellbeing in a warm, homely environment.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and flexible shifts within a supportive team, with DBS and uniform provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate approach to resident care.
• Willingness to learn and develop care skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Supporting wellbeing, independence, and dignity for residents.
• 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 Eden Alternative Philosophy.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Patient care

Job description

# Care & Support Assistant - Riverdale Days## Job Introduction**** **Join our Caring Team as a** **Care & Support Assistant** **** **** **Location:** **Riverdale Court, located in Welling, Kent.** **Pay:**£13.20 - £13.40 **Hours:** 33 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+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Care & Support Assistant - Riverdale Days* **Salary** £13.20 - £13.40* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** avantecare/TP/20325/1004* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 18 October, 2026* **Job Category** Front line operations* **Service/ Department** Residential Care* **Location** Riverdale Court, 17 Dovedale Close, Welling, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 18 September, 2026