Care Assistant

Anchor Hanover; Wiggenhall St. Peter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wiggenhall St. Peter is seeking enthusiastic Care Assistants to provide compassionate care to residents. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives through personal care and support. Training is provided for those without previous experience. The position includes a variety of benefits, opportunities for career progression, and a commitment to employee welfare.

Benefits

Access to online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym and wellbeing services

Exclusive discounts on major brands

Eligibility for Blue Light card

Training for Level 2 qualification

£250 refer-a-friend scheme

Savings advice and life assurance

Career progression opportunities

Up to 18% pension contribution

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required, but passion for caring is essential.
• Ability to listen and provide emotional support.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training programs.

Responsibilities

• Bring compassion, energy, and fun to residents.
• Provide dignified personal care.
• Assist during mealtimes.
• Support various aspects of people's lives.
• Build strong relationships based on trust and understanding.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

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 / Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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