Care Assistant

Anchor Hanover Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate care provider in Birmingham is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver personal care and support to residents. No prior experience is required, as extensive training is provided. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. This role offers opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment with various benefits, including pension contributions and discounts.

Benefits

Access to online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym, fitness, and wellbeing services

Eligibility for a Blue Light card

Access to training for Level 2 qualification

Up to 18% contribution pension

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; comprehensive training provided.
• Must hold the legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care to residents.
• Assist during mealtimes and provide sensitive support.
• Build strong relationships based on trust and understanding.

Skills

Compassion

Energy

Listening skills

Job description

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.

Why Join 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.