Care Assistant (Bank)

Anchor Hanover Group; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Essex is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their team. The role offers flexible shifts where you can choose your working hours, with responsibilities including providing personal care and emotional support to residents. No previous care experience is necessary as training will be provided. This position also comes with a range of benefits including access to online GP appointments, discounts, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Access to online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym and wellbeing services

Career progression opportunities

Up to 10% Employer contribution pension

Qualifications

• Energy and enthusiasm for caring for individuals in later life.
• Willingness to engage in training for Level 2 qualification.
• No prior experience in care required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care to residents.
• Assist residents during mealtimes.
• Listen attentively and provide emotional support.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Listening

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.

Bank staff help support our homes, by covering shifts as and when needed. Often you can choose when you want to work, offering a great deal of flexibility. Shifts include both days and nights unless stated in the advert.

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 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.

Why Join Anchor as a Care Assistant?

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 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 10% Employer contribution pension

To see our full range of benefits, please visit our dedicated being well website: https://anchorbeingwell.co.uk/ (Please note some benefits may not apply to bank roles)

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