Care Assistant (Bank)

Anchor Hanover Group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GP appointments

Holiday buy/sell

Gym discounts

Brand discounts

Blue Light card

Training Level 2

Refer-a-friend £250

Pension up to 18%

Job summary

Anchor Hanover Group is seeking a Care Assistant to provide compassionate, dignified personal care to residents and assist during mealtimes. You will support residents with daily living tasks and be a reliable, caring presence in their lives.

The role offers joining a Living Wage Foundation Employer with extensive benefits and opportunities for progression, while ensuring residents receive respectful, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Provides dignified personal care and support with everyday activities.
• Works as part of a care team to support residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care and assistance with mealtimes.
• Support residents with various aspects of daily living.
• Be a compassionate and attentive listener to residents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Communication skills

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.

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.

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

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicatedbeing well websitePlease follow the link or copy and paste https://anchorbeingwell.co.uk/ into your browser

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 aSkilled Worker Visa.