Care Assistant

Anchor; Wirral; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym, wellbeing services

Exclusive discounts on shopping, cars,

Blue Light card

Training for Level 2 qualification

Refer-a-friend £250

Pension up to 18%

Job summary

Anchor is a Living Wage Foundation Employer in the UK and is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join our on-site team at CH41 8AU. The role is full-time and permanent, with a focus on compassionate personal care, assisting with meals, and supporting residents with daily activities.

You will help create a warm, respectful environment and build meaningful connections. Anchor offers a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for career progression, and training for Level 2 qualifications

Qualifications

• Demonstrates compassion and energy in daily resident care.
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and progress through qualification programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care to residents.
• Assist during mealtimes and support daily living activities.
• Be a listening, supportive presence for residents and families.
• Build trusting relationships through understanding and empathy.

Skills

Compassion

Energy

Communication

Listening

Education

Level 2 qualification

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.

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.

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Anchor

Salary: £13.51 to £14.28 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: CH41 8AU

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

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.