Care Assistant - Days

Anchor; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Foundation Employer

Online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Gym wellness discounts

Exclusive brand discounts

Blue Light card eligibility

Training for Level 2 qualification

Refer-a-friend £250

Savings advice

Free life assurance

Salary Advance scheme

Career progression

Pension up to 18%

Job summary

Anchor in Manchester is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver compassionate, person-centred care to residents. You will assist with personal care, support during meals, and be a patient, attentive listener who helps residents feel valued and safe in daily life.

No experience is required as Anchor provides extensive learning and development programs. The role offers a real living wage, access to online GP appointments, holiday schemes, discounts, pension contributions up to 18%, and clear

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training provided.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Anchor offers a strong learning and development program for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care and assist during mealtimes.
• Offer sensitive, supportive care and listen actively to residents.

Skills

Compassion

Energy

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Location: Lightbowne Hall Manchester
Hourly Rate of Pay: £13.51 per hour
Closing date: 19/11/2026

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 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 dedicated being well website. Please 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 a Skilled Worker Visa.