Care Assistant

Anchor; Walsall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care-focused organization in Walsall is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide personal care and support to elderly residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and building relationships based on trust. No prior experience is required, as extensive training and development programs are provided. The company values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including discounts, pension contributions, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Access to online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym services

Career progression opportunities

£250 referral bonus

Up to 18% pension contribution

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Compassionate and attentive to residents' needs.
• Ability to engage with residents on a personal level.
• Willingness to undertake training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care to residents.
• Assist residents during mealtimes.
• Support residents with various aspects of life.

Skills

Compassion

Energy

Listening

Ability to build relationships

Education

Legal right to work in the UK

Job description

Hours : 24

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 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 not just inspiring but immensely enjoyable as you build strong relationships based on understanding, trust, and genuine care.

Why Join Anchor

• 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
• Free parking available on site
• Rated Good by CQC
• Deputy manager was a finalist in the Great British Care Awards in 2018

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

Our Home

Harden Hall in Walsall is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 52 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.

Benefits and Support

A rewarding environment

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

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

Celebrating Diversity

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.