Care Assistant

Anchor; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Online GP access

Holiday buy & Sell

Gym discounts

Brand discounts

Blue Light card eligibility

Training for Level 2+

Refer-a-friend £250

Savings & life assurance

Salary advance

Career progression

Pension up to 18%

Living Wage Employer

Job summary

Anchor is hiring a Care Assistant to support residents with dignity and a high level of compassionate care on-site. The role focuses on personal care, helping at mealtimes, and being a supportive, attentive listener as part of living well in our community.

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for growth, with a focus on a supportive work environment and work-life balance for our team.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care to residents.
• Assist during mealtimes and daily activities.
• Offer attentive, compassionate support and listen to residents.

Job description

Care Assistant

Company: Anchor

Salary: £13.51 to £14.28 an hour

Hours: 26.25

Hours: Part-time

Location: NN15 7FF

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

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.

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.

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