Care Assistant

Anchor; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Anchor, England's largest not-for-profit care provider, as a Care Assistant. You'll deliver personal care and support to our residents, fostering trust and companionship. No prior experience is needed, and our award-winning training will equip you for success. Enjoy a range of benefits, career progression, and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Access to online GP appointments

Discounts on gym and wellbeing services

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

£250 refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete training for Level 2 qualification in care.
• Previous experience in care not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care to residents.
• Assist during mealtimes and offer emotional support.
• Build relationships based on understanding and trust.

Skills

Compassion

Energy

Listening

Education

Level 2 qualification in care

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 make 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 providing 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 inspiring and immensely rewarding as you build strong relationships based on understanding, trust, and genuine care.

Why 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, please visit our dedicated "Being Well" website. Follow the link or copy and paste it into your browser.

Please note: All applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

Oakleigh in Godstone is home to well-trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 51 residents. We pride ourselves on providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, along with beautiful grounds, quality catering, and engaging activities.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our goal is to transform housing and care so everyone can enjoy a comfortable home in later life.

As a not-for-profit, every penny we make or save is invested back into our residents, our facilities, and our staff, ensuring better care, wages, training, and amenities.

A rewarding environment

We support your health, happiness, finance, and career development.

Health & happiness:

• Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance:

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8%; we’ll match or better your contribution
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology, and more
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full benefits, visit our website.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and supports various networks promoting diversity, including LGBT+ and disability groups. We are members of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and signatories to schemes like the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge.

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Created on 01/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom