Care Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Foundation

Online GP appointments

Refer-a-friend £250

Pension up to 18%

Salary Advance scheme

Training on Level 2 qualification and

Discounts on gym, wellbeing services

Blue Light card eligibility

Being Well website access

Job summary

Anchor Linwood in Thames Ditton is hiring a part-time Care Assistant on-site. You’ll bring compassion and energy to residents, helping with personal care and mealtimes while building trust and meaningful connections.

No prior care experience is required as Anchor provides a strong learning and development program and opportunities for career progression within the care workforce.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; training provided.
• Dignified personal care and support to residents.
• Ability to build relationships with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care and assist during mealtimes.
• Offer sensitive support for various aspects of residents’ lives.
• Be a comforting and attentive listener and contribute to daily activities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Job description

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 a Skilled Worker Visa.

Linwood in Thames Ditton is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 67 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.

There is free parking at Linwood

Linwood received a Top 20 Care Home Group award in 2018

We are a dementia friendly environment and take pride in promoting independence and person centred care

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Care Assistant

Company: Anchor Salary: £13.85 to £14.49 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Thames Ditton Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Nov 2026 Closing date: 4 Dec 2026

Summary

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

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.

Linwood in Thames Ditton is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 67 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.

There is free parking at Linwood

Linwood received a Top 20 Care Home Group award in 2018

We are a dementia friendly environment and take pride in promoting independence and person centred care

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.