Avante Care & Support Careers

07/01/2026

✨ Be the Spark Behind Every Smile! ✨
Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator

📍 Bridge Haven, Canterbury
💷 £12.60 per hour
⏰ 35 hours per week | Permanent
🚫 Sponsorship not available for this role

At Avante Care & Support, we believe every day should feel meaningful. We support over 1,000 older adults across our dementia and nursing care homes — and now we’re looking for a creative, caring Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator to bring energy, laughter, and connection to life at Bridge Haven.

💛 What you’ll be doing:
🎶 Creating fun, person-centred activities that residents genuinely love
🌱 Encouraging independence through music, movement, games, gardening & outings
🤝 Working closely with families, volunteers, and the care team to make every moment count

🌟 What we’re looking for:
✔️ A positive, can-do attitude and loads of enthusiasm
✔️ Experience running activities (NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is a bonus!)

🎁 Why join Avante?
✅ Competitive pay
✅ FREE DBS & uniform
✅ Flexible working patterns
✅ Pension contributions
✅ Staff discounts at 800+ retailers
✅ Training & career progression
✅ 24/7 GP & counselling access
✅ Employee recognition awards
✅ Life assurance

📅 Applications close: 19 January 2026

Ready to make a real difference? Apply today via our online careers portal 💙

https://careershub.avantecare.org.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=634

(All roles subject to Enhanced DBS checks. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.)

Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator - Bridge Haven Job Reference avantecare/TP/118/634 Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Part Time Salary: £12.60 - £12.60 Working Hours: 35 Location: Bridge Haven, Canterbury, Kent Closing Date: 19/01/2026 Job Category: Front line operations S...

06/01/2026

🚀 Sales Manager | £45K + Commission
📍 Bexley & Greenwich
🏡 Avante Care & Support

Looking for a role where your sales skills actually mean something?

We’re on the hunt for a confident, people-focused Sales Manager to lead sales and marketing across our care homes in Bexley & Greenwich. You’ll be front and centre — building trust with families, driving occupancy, and turning enquiries into long-term placements.

This isn’t hard selling. It’s relationship-led, purpose-driven work that makes a real difference.

✨ What you’ll be doing
• Driving occupancy and self-funder conversions
• Managing enquiries and follow-ups via CRM
• Delivering warm, professional home tours
• Building strong local referral networks
• Supporting creative marketing campaigns
• Representing Avante at events and exhibitions

💼 About you
• Sales experience in care or healthcare
• Strong business development mindset
• Confident communicator and negotiator
• Comfortable working with CRM systems
• Knowledge of self-funder and local authority admissions

🎁 What’s in it for you?
• £45K salary + commission
• Flexible working (some evenings/weekends)
• Not-for-profit organisation with real values
• Free DBS & pension contributions
• Staff discounts at 800+ retailers
• Ongoing training & development
• 24/7 GP & counselling support
• Life assurance & employee recognition awards

If you’re ready to combine commercial skill with compassion, this could be your next move.

👉 Apply now and help shape the future of care with Avante.

https://careershub.avantecare.org.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=539

🗓 Closing date: 18 January 2026

Sales Manager Job Reference avantecare/TP/210/539 Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Full Time Salary: £40k - £45k depending on experience Working Hours: 37 Location: Head Office, Faversham Closing Date: 18/01/2026 Job Category: Marketing Service/ Department: Sales & Marketin...

06/01/2026

New Year New You.... 🤩
🌟 Dive into the fun with us today! 🌟

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious, we've got something fun and exciting waiting for you. Join our fabulous crew and discover new adventures, laughter, and a sprinkle of magic! ✨ Don’t miss out—let's make today unforgettable together! 🎉

Location : Parkview, Bexleyheath Kent.

06/01/2026

🌟 Join Our Team & Make a Real Difference 🌟

👩‍⚕️ We’re Hiring: Registered General Nurses (Days)
📍 Barnes Lodge, Tonbridge, Kent
⏰ 36 hours per week

At Avante Care & Support, we’re a registered charity supporting over 1,000 older people through our nursing homes, dementia care, and home care services. As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is focused on delivering truly personalised, compassionate care 💙

If you’re an NMC Pin Holder with nursing experience and a passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

✨ What you’ll be doing:
✔ Delivering hands-on nursing care and managing clinical interventions
✔ Leading and supporting Health Care Assistants
✔ Ensuring residents receive personalised, high-quality care
✔ Creating a warm, homely environment in line with our Eden Alternative Philosophy of Care
✔ Working closely with the Nurse Manager and Registered Home Manager

🎁 What we offer:
✅ Competitive pay
✅ FREE DBS check & uniform
✅ Flexible working patterns
✅ Pension contributions
✅ Staff discounts at 800+ retailers
✅ Training & career progression
✅ 24/7 GP & counselling support
✅ Employee recognition awards
✅ Life assurance

📅 Closing date: 21 January 2026

👉 Ready to make a real impact?
Apply now via our online careers portal and help us create a caring environment for those who need it most. https://careershub.avantecare.org.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=596

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

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05/01/2026

🍳 We’re Hiring: Assistant Cook – Bridge Haven 🍳
🕒 32 hours per week

Do you love creating delicious, nutritious meals that brighten people’s days? Join Avante Care & Support and make a real difference for older people in our care homes! 💙

Your Role:

Assist or deputise for the Head Chef, preparing tasty meals that meet dietary, cultural & religious needs

Keep the kitchen running smoothly and supervise kitchen assistants

Create menus residents love and cook in a safe, welcoming environment

We’re Looking For:
✔ Environmental Health Certificate in Food Hygiene
✔ Team player with a positive attitude
Desirable: 1–2 years experience & City & Guilds (or equivalent)

Why Join Us?
✨ Competitive pay & flexible hours
✨ Free DBS & uniform
✨ Pension, life insurance & 24/7 wellbeing support
✨ Training, career progression & recognition awards
✨ Discounts at 800+ retailers

📅 Closing Date: 19 January 2026

👉 Apply now: https://careershub.avantecare.org.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=635

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05/01/2026

🌟 Join Avante Care & Support – Senior Care Leads Wanted! 🌟

Looking for a rewarding care role? We’re hiring Senior Care Leads at Weybourne, Abbey Wood!

Opportunities:
🔹 Days – 33 hours/week, alternate weekends
🔹 Nights (Relief)

Lead by example, support your team, and make a real difference in residents’ lives. 💙 Your role matters, from supervising care staff to ensuring person-centred, high-quality care.

✨ Why you’ll love working with us:
✔ Competitive pay & flexible hours
✔ Free DBS & uniform
✔ Pension contributions
✔ Discounts at 800+ retailers
✔ 24/7 virtual GP, physio & counselling
✔ Training & career progression
✔ Recognition schemes like Employee of the Month & Sparkle Awards

💡 We’re looking for someone who:
✔ Has residential care & leadership experience
✔ Is kind, professional & passionate
✔ Wants to make a positive impact every day

📅 Apply by: 19 January 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://careers.avantecare.org.uk/

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05/01/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring – Join Our Team at Northbourne Court, Sidcup!

Avante Care & Support is a well-established, not-for-profit charity supporting over 1,000 older people through our nursing, dementia care homes and home care services. We’re proud to make a real difference every day — and we’re looking for caring people to join us at Northbourne Court.

✨ Relief Roles Available (Days & Nights):

• Senior Care Lead
• Care & Support Assistant
• Domestic Assistant
• Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator
• Receptionist

Previous experience is required for some of the above positions as well as an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. Please see individual adverts on our website for further details.

💙 Why Join Avante?

✅ Competitive pay
✅ FREE DBS check & uniform
✅ Flexible working patterns
✅ Pension contributions
✅ Staff discounts at 800+ retailers
✅ Training & career progression
✅ 24/7 GP & wellbeing support
✅ Employee recognition awards
✅ Life assurance

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and want to make a genuine difference to residents’ lives, apply today via our online career’s portal. https://careers.avantecare.org.uk/

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

👉 Make a difference. Join Avante Care & Support.

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05/01/2026

🌟 Be Part of Something Special 🌟
Help Launch East Kent’s Newest Premium Care Home!

We’re opening Wain House, a stunning new purpose-built care home in Westgate-on-Sea, and we’re looking for a Domestic Supervisor to join our founding team from day one.

📍 Location: Wain House, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent
🕒 Hours: 30 hours per week
💷 Pay: £13.00 per hour
🚪 Opening: Early 2026

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a warm, welcoming home delivering outstanding residential and dementia care — where residents, families, and staff truly feel they belong.

💼 The Role

As Domestic Supervisor, you will:
✔️ Lead and support our domestic team
✔️ Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
✔️ Manage cleaning routines, supplies, and COSHH compliance
✔️ Support residents with dignity and respect
✔️ Maintain health, safety, and confidentiality standards

👀 We’re Looking For

✔️ Strong communication and leadership skills
✔️ Experience supervising domestic staff (care setting preferred)
✔️ A flexible, motivated, and compassionate approach

🎁 Why Join Us?

✨ Competitive pay
✨ FREE DBS check & uniform
✨ Flexible working patterns
✨ Pension contributions
✨ Staff discounts at 800+ retailers
✨ Training & career progression
✨ 24/7 GP & counselling support
✨ Employee recognition awards
✨ Life Assurance

📅 Closing date: 18 January 2026
📅 Interviews: 21 January 2026

💙 Ready to make a real difference?
👉 Apply now via our online careers portal https://careershub.avantecare.org.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=548

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

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31/12/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring – Trainee Maintenance Technician! 🌟
📍 Bridge Haven Care Home, Canterbury | 37 hrs per week | Full UK Driving Licence needed

Want a job where you actually see the difference you make? Join Avante Care & Support – a not-for-profit charity supporting over 1,000 older people across Kent & South East London.

We’re on the lookout for someone practical, hands-on, and keen to learn. No formal qualifications needed — just a good attitude and an interest in DIY, repairs and keeping things running smoothly. In this trainee role, you’ll work towards becoming a full Maintenance Technician in 2–3 years!

🛠️ What you’ll be doing
• Keeping our grounds neat and welcoming – mowing, gardening, small projects
• Fixing day-to-day repairs & helping keep the home safe and looking great
• Checking alarms, lighting, heating and H&S equipment
• Working with the team, contractors and getting involved across the home

✨ What we’d love to see from you
• DIY or labouring / handyman experience
• Happy to learn and follow step-by-step tasks
• Friendly, reliable, and works well with others
• Full UK driver’s licence (must-have)

👍 Bonus if you’re studying or open to learning carpentry, plumbing or electrics!

💙 Why join Avante?
• Stable job + career progression
• Training, development & Sparkle Awards ✨
• Well-being support, 24/7 GP access, pension, free uniform & DBS
• Retail discounts and a supportive team who value what you do

👋 Ready to apply?
Hit “Apply” and start a career where you genuinely help people every single day. https://careershub.avantecare.org.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=628

(Enhanced DBS required. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.)

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30/12/2025

🎨 Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator – Part Time (25 hrs)
📍 Pilgrims View, Snodland
🗓️ Includes weekends

Bring joy, purpose and connection to every day. Avante Care & Support—a not-for-profit charity supporting 1,000+ older adults—is looking for a creative and compassionate Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator to join our team at Pilgrims View.

What You’ll Do:
✔ Create meaningful, person-centred activities
✔ Inspire residents through music, art, gardening, exercise & outings
✔ Encourage independence, wellbeing and social connection
✔ Work closely with families, volunteers and colleagues

What You’ll Bring:
🔹 Warmth, creativity and energy
🔹 Experience in activity planning or recreation
🔹 NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
🔹 A genuine passion for making a difference

What We Offer:
✨ Competitive pay
✨ Free DBS & uniform
✨ Flexible working patterns
✨ Pension contributions
✨ Discounts at 800+ retailers
✨ Training & career development
✨ 24/7 GP & counselling support
✨ Recognition awards
✨ Life Assurance

30/12/2025

🌟 Senior Care Lead (Relief – Days & Nights)
📍 Pilgrims View, Snodland, Kent

Avante Care & Support is a not-for-profit charity supporting 1,000+ older people across nursing and dementia care homes. We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Lead to join our team at Pilgrims View.

If you hold NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care and have experience in a senior care role, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:
✔ Lead and motivate Care Assistants
✔ Deliver high-quality, person-centred care
✔ Support residents’ wellbeing and dignity
✔ Mentor and develop the care team
✔ Step up in the absence of senior staff

What We Offer:
✨ Competitive pay & flexible shifts
✨ Free DBS & uniform
✨ Pension contributions
✨ Discounts at 800+ retailers
✨ Training, development & recognition awards
✨ 24/7 GP & counselling support
✨ Life Assurance

30/12/2025

💙 Care Assistants – Part Time (33 hrs)
📍 Pilgrims View, Snodland
🗓️ Includes alternate weekends

Make a real difference every day.
Avante Care & Support—a not-for-profit organisation supporting 1,000+ older adults—is looking for compassionate Care Assistants to join our friendly team at Pilgrims View.

What You’ll Do:
✔ Provide personal care with dignity and compassion
✔ Support residents’ wellbeing, independence & daily routines
✔ Create a warm, safe and nurturing environment
✔ Be part of a supportive team that feels like family

No experience? No problem. Full training and ongoing support provided.

What You’ll Get:
✨ Competitive pay
✨ Free DBS & uniform
✨ Pension contributions
✨ Flexible working patterns
✨ Refer-a-Friend bonus
✨ Training & qualifications
✨ 24/7 virtual GP & counselling
✨ Discounts at 800+ retailers
✨ Employee recognition awards
✨ Supportive team culture