Care Assistant

Anchor Care; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym, fitness, and Well‑be

Exclusive discounts on major brands

Blue Light card access

Training for Level 2 qualification and

up to Level 2 and beyond

Refer-a-friend scheme (£250)

Pension up to 18%

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Anchor invites applications for a Care Assistant role at Chesterton Lodge, Newcastle-under-Lyme. You will deliver dignified personal care, assist during mealtimes, and provide sensitive support across residents' lives.

We value compassionate, attentive companions who help create a warm, trusting environment. We offer a recognised learning culture with development opportunities and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Provide dignified personal care with empathy and respect.
• Support residents during mealtimes and daily activities.
• Assist with various aspects of residents' lives with sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care and support in daily living.
• Assist residents with meals and mobility where needed.
• Be a reassuring, attentive listener to residents and families.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Learning mindset

Job description

Hours: 42

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.
Chesterton Lodge Newcastle-under-Lymeis now in the process of transferring through TUPE to a new care provider. Further information will be provided at interview.