Care Assistant

Anchor Hanover Group; Banbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Foundation Employer

Online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Gym, fitness & wellbeing discounts

Exclusive shopping discounts

Blue Light card eligibility

Training for Level 2 qualification and

Refer-a-friend £250 scheme

Pension up to 18%

Job summary

Anchor Hanover Group is seeking a Care Assistant on a part-time basis (28 or 20 hours per week) with shifts 7:30 am–2:30 pm or 2:30 pm–9:30 pm, and with weekend work every other week. The employer is a Living Wage Foundation member with a range of benefits.

In this role you will provide dignified personal care, assist during meals, and support residents with various aspects of daily life, while you are encouraged to pursue training and level 2 qualifications for career progression.

Qualifications

• Provide compassionate care and support to residents.
• Ability to follow care plans and adapt to individual needs.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care and assistance with mealtimes.
• Support residents with daily living activities and personal tasks.
• Be an attentive listener and support residents' wellbeing.

Job description

Part time - 28 or 20 hours per week.

7.30 am - 2.30 pm or 2.30 pm - 9.30 pm or can do a long shift. Includes workingevery other weekend.

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.

Don’t have any experience in care? No worries! We are recognized by Skills for Care as having one of the best learning and development programs in adult social care.

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

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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