Care

Anchor; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Foundation

Online GP appointments

Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme

Discounts on gym and wellbeing

Brand discounts

Blue Light card

Level 2 training

Refer-a-friend £250

Savings advice

Life assurance

Salary Advance

Career progression

Pension up to 18%

Job summary

Anchor is seeking a Care Assistant to join our on-site team at S41 0HZ, UK. The role focuses on compassionate personal care, assisting residents during meals, and supporting broader aspects of daily living with dignity and respect.

The successful candidate will join a Living Wage Foundation employer with access to online GP appointments, holiday buy/sell, discounts on wellbeing and major brands, and pension benefits. Opportunities for career progression are available.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care
• Assist during mealtimes
• Provide sensitive and appropriate support with various aspects of people’s lives
• Be a compassionate and attentive listener

Job description

Care

Company: Anchor

Salary: £13.51 to £14.28 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: S41 0HZ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 23 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

As an accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer, Anchor is committed to paying a real living wage to all our colleagues. We believe, as well as taking care of our residents, we should also take care of our employees. We have a fabulous range of benefits available to colleagues, some of which are highlighted below.

If you are as passionate as we are about taking care of people in later life, then we invite you to join us as a Care Assistant.

Ready to embark on a journey of making a real difference in people's lives?

Job Purpose: As a Care Assistant, you’ll bring compassion, energy, and fun to our residents. Your role includes providing dignified personal care, assisting during mealtimes, and provide sensitive and appropriate support with various aspects of people’s lives. Beyond physical care, you'll also be a comforting and attentive listener.

Each day as a Care Assistant promises to be diverse. Our residents are unique, each with distinct care needs, personalities, and life stories. Your contributions will be not just inspiring but immensely enjoyable as you build strong relationships based on understanding, trust, and genuine care.

Wondering why you should consider joining Anchor as a Care Assistant?

• We are an accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer
• Access to online GP appointments
• Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme
• Discounts on gym, fitness, and wellbeing services
• Exclusive discounts on major brand shopping, holidays, phones, technology, and more
• Eligibility for a Blue Light card (offering substantial savings for frontline staff)
• Access to training for your Level 2 qualification and beyond
• £250 through our refer-a-friend scheme.
• Savings advice, free life assurance, Salary Advance scheme, and many more benefits
• Opportunities for career progression and promotion (from Care Assistant to Leadership Roles)
• Up to 18% contribution pension

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website Please follow the link or copy and paste https://anchorbeingwell.co.uk/ into your browser

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. Unfortunately at this time, this role does not meet the current criteria for Anchor to offer a Skilled Worker Visa.

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