Care Assistant- Days

Anchor Hanover; Skipton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Skipton seeks a Care Assistant to bring compassion and energy to residents. In this role, you will provide personal care, support during meals, and be a comforting listener. No prior experience needed; the company offers excellent training programs recognized by Skills for Care. Enjoy extensive benefits such as access to online GP appointments, holiday schemes, and potential career progression. Join us to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Benefits

Access to online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym and wellbeing services

Exclusive shopping discounts

Training for Level 2 qualification

Refer-a-friend scheme worth £250

Free life assurance

Up to 18% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Ability to provide personal care and support during mealtimes.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training for qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care to residents.
• Assist during mealtimes.
• Act as a comforting and attentive listener.

Job description

Additional Information

Rolling rota from 7 : 30am - 19 : 30pm, with every other weekend off.

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