Care Assistant (Bank)

TN United Kingdom; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults. As a Care Assistant, you will provide essential personal care and emotional support, ensuring each resident feels valued and understood. This role offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships while being part of a not-for-profit organization that prioritizes employee welfare and career development. Enjoy a rewarding work environment with access to extensive benefits, including professional training, flexible working options, and a supportive community. Make a real difference in people's lives with us!

Benefits

Access to online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym and fitness services

Exclusive shopping discounts

Blue Light card eligibility

Refer-a-friend bonus

Savings advice and life assurance

Career progression opportunities

Pension contribution up to 18%

Qualifications

• Passionate about caring for people in later life.
• Ability to provide dignified personal care and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care and support to residents.
• Assist during mealtimes and offer companionship.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Personal Care

Listening

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Care

Job description

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Client:

Anchor

Location:

Sutton-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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4

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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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.

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 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.

Why 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, please visit our dedicated "being well" website. Please follow the link or copy and paste the URL provided.

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

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit, which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live, and the people who work here. That results in a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development, and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8%, and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology, and more
• Ongoing personal and professional development programmes
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, please visit our dedicated website.

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, knowing that a diverse team provides better care and support to residents and colleagues alike.

We support various colleague networks, including LGBT+, Disability, and Race & Ethnicity groups, and promote diversity through our Inclusive Ambassador network.

We are members of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.

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