Care Assistant - Nights

Anchor; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Foundation Employer

Online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Gym discounts

Blue Light card

Training for Level 2 qualification

Pension up to 18%

Refer-a-friend £250

Job summary

Anchor is seeking a Care Assistant at Buckingham Lodge, Aylesbury. The role focuses on compassionate, dignified personal care, helping residents with daily activities and mealtimes, and providing a listening presence.

The job is part-time, on-site at a 64-resident home, with opportunities for career progression, training from Level 2 onwards, and a wide range of staff benefits including the Living Wage Foundation accreditation and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Provides dignified personal care and support during mealtimes.
• Lends an attentive ear and fosters trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care to residents.
• Assist during mealtimes and support daily living activities.
• Be a compassionate, reassuring presence for residents.

Job description

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

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.

Buckingham Lodge in Aylesbury is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 64 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.

1 minute walk from local facilities – Dr’s, chemist, school, community centre

In house coffee shop and community meeting areas

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Care Assistant - Nights

Company: Anchor Salary: £13.79 to £14.39 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Aylesbury Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Nov 2026 Closing date: 9 Dec 2026

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