Care Assistant (Bank)

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Cavendish is seeking a Care Assistant. You will support residents by providing compassionate care and engaging with their individual needs. No experience is necessary as comprehensive training is provided. The role offers a variety of benefits including online GP appointments, discounts, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Access to online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym and fitness services

Eligibility for a Blue Light card

Training for Level 2 qualification

£250 referral scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring attitude towards residents.
• Ability to provide dignified personal care.
• Good communication skills for listening and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care during mealtimes.
• Provide sensitive support tailored to individual residents.
• Build strong relationships with residents to enhance their experience.

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