Care Assistant

Anchor Hanover; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care organization in Peterborough is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents. The role includes assisting with daily activities, meal support, and forming strong relationships with residents. No previous experience is needed, as comprehensive training opportunities are available. Join us for diverse tasks every day and make a real difference in people's lives. Benefits include access to online GP appointments, discounts, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Access to online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym, fitness, and wellbeing services

Exclusive discounts on major brand shopping

Eligibility for a Blue Light card

Access to training for Level 2 qualification

£250 referral bonus

Savings advice and free life assurance

Opportunities for career progression

Up to 18% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring personality.
• Ability to provide personal care and support.
• Willingness to participate in training programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care to residents.
• Assist residents during mealtimes.
• Offer sensitive and appropriate support with daily activities.

Job description

Job Purpose

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?

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