Care Assistant (Bank)

TN United Kingdom; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in elder care is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their compassionate team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of residents while enjoying a supportive work environment. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, the company provides extensive training, career progression opportunities, and a range of benefits including flexible working options and discounts on health and fitness services. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a fulfilling career in care.

Benefits

Access to online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym and fitness services

Exclusive discounts on shopping and technology

Blue Light card eligibility

Training for Level 2 qualification

£250 refer-a-friend scheme

Savings advice and free life assurance

Career progression opportunities

Up to 18% pension contribution

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance during mealtimes.
• Build strong relationships with residents based on trust and understanding.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Personal Care

Listening Skills

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Care

Job description

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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 by following the link or copying and pasting it into your browser.

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

Bilton Court in Wellingborough is home to well-trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 48 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves on providing 24-hour care and specialized services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering, and our engaging activities.

• Home from Home environment in the heart of England
• Outstanding staff, trained to the highest level to ensure all your needs and wishes are fulfilled
• Spectacular gardens celebrated and enjoyed all year long

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, meaning every penny we make or save is invested back into the people who live with us, the places they live, and the people who work here. This results in better care, customer service, wages, training, and 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%, with matching or better contributions from us
• 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 programs
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, please visit our 'Being Well' website by following the link or copying and pasting it into your browser.

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, believing that a diverse workforce enhances the care and support we provide.

We have networks for LGBT+, disability, and race and ethnicity colleagues, and an Inclusive Ambassador network to promote diversity and support colleagues as allies.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly, and a signatory to various schemes promoting inclusivity and age friendliness.