Care Assistant

Anchor; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage commitment

Online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Wellbeing discounts

Exclusive discounts

Blue Light Card eligibility

Training for Level 2 & beyond

Refer-a-friend £250

Pension up to 18%

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Anchor at The Manor House Barnard Castle is seeking a Care Assistant to bring compassion, energy and support to our residents.

You will provide dignified personal care, assist during meals and listen with care. We offer a real living wage, flexible benefits, pension, training and career progression opportunities.

Applicants must have UK right to work; this role does not offer a Skilled Worker Visa at this time.

Qualifications

• Accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer.
• Learning and development program in adult social care.
• Benefits including pension, discounts, and progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care to residents.
• Assist during mealtimes and support nutrition.
• Listen attentively and provide compassionate support.

Skills

Living Wage employer

Training & development

Care values & compassion

Job description

Location: The Manor House Barnard Castle

Hourly Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour

Closing date: 30/11/2026

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.

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

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.