Care Assistant

Anchor; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer

Online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym, wellbeing services

Exclusive discounts on major brands

Job summary

Anchor is seeking a Care Assistant in Bishop's Stortford. You’ll bring compassion, energy, and a positive attitude to support our residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities.

No prior care experience is required as we offer strong learning and development programs under a Living Wage Foundation Employer. Join an employer that rewards dedication with benefits like GP access, holiday scheme, shopping discounts, and pension support.

Qualifications

• Don’t have any experience in care? No worries! We are recognized by Skills for Care for strong learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care and support during mealtimes.
• Be a compassionate listener and support residents with various aspects of daily living.
• Help create a warm, respectful, and safe environment for all residents.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Team player

Job description

Hours: 21

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 aSkilled Worker Visa.