Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wetherby is looking for a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in their daily lives. You will provide dignified personal care and assist with daily activities. No experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. This role offers career progression, extensive benefits like GP access, holiday schemes, and mental health support. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people.

Benefits

Access to online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym and fitness services

Exclusive shopping discounts

Career progression opportunities

Pension contribution up to 18%

Qualifications

• Ability to provide dignified personal care.
• Experience in assisting during mealtimes is beneficial.
• Skills in building relationships based on trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents.
• Assist during mealtime and support daily activities.
• Build strong relationships with residents.

Skills

Compassion

Energy

Listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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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 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, visit our dedicated "being well" website by following the link or copying and pasting it into your browser.

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

Wetherby Manor offers the full spectrum of 24-hour residential and dementia care, assisted living, and nursing care. Our home is included in the Knight Frank luxury care homes List 2021. Located close to the centre of Wetherby, and near the villages of Collingham and Boston Spa, Wetherby Manor is surrounded by many local attractions, including public gardens, theatres, and dining options. There are excellent transport links to York, Knaresborough, and Harrogate.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

Being a not-for-profit means every penny we make or save is invested back into the residents, the facilities, and our staff. This results in better care, higher wages, more training, and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

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

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8%, with matching contributions
• 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 range of benefits, visit our dedicated website.

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, knowing that a diverse team provides better care and support. We have networks for LGBT+, disability, and race/ethnicity colleagues, and an Inclusive Ambassador network to promote diversity and allyship.

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

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