Care Assistant - (Day and Nights)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Care Assistant, where your compassion and energy will make a real difference in the lives of elderly residents. This role offers a diverse and rewarding experience, allowing you to build meaningful relationships while providing essential personal care. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and a range of benefits, including access to training and career progression opportunities, this is an ideal position for those passionate about making a positive impact in the community. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey, we invite you to apply and be part of a caring and supportive team.

Benefits

Access to online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym and fitness services

Exclusive shopping discounts

Blue Light card eligibility

Training for Level 2 qualification

Refer-a-friend scheme

Savings advice and life assurance

Career progression opportunities

Up to 18% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Passion for caring for elderly people.
• Ability to provide dignified personal care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Listening Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

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Care Assistant - (Day and Nights), Leeds

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Client:

Anchor

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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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 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.

Berkeley Court in Harehills, Leeds, is home to well-trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 78 residents. We pride ourselves on providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, along with beautiful grounds, quality catering, and engaging activities.

• Fun and friendly team, with plenty of social events within the home
• Good public transport links, with easy access from City Centre and a bus stop just 2 minutes walk from the home
• Beautiful, modern home with 6 small, separate units
• Friendly environment
• Development opportunities through our Apprentice schemes, providing NVQ and career progression

Why choose Anchor?

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

Being not-for-profit means every penny we make or save is reinvested into the people we serve, the quality of our facilities, and our staff. This results in better care, higher wages, more training, and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment:

We support your health, happiness, and career growth with various benefits:

• Health & happiness: Gym, fitness, wellbeing discounts; mental health support; flexible working options
• Financial: Pension plan with employer contributions, savings and financial advice, discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, and technology, ongoing development programs, leadership resources, career progression opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, supporting LGBT+ and disability networks, and promoting an inclusive workplace culture.

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