Care Assistant - Nights

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Skipton is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to deliver compassionate care to residents. The role involves providing personal care, assisting with mealtimes, and offering support tailored to individual needs. No prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. Join us to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while enjoying benefits like career progression and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Access to online GP appointments

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Discounts on gym and wellbeing services

Career progression opportunities

Up to 18% contribution pension

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing dignified personal care.
• Ability to assist during mealtimes with sensitivity.
• Willingness to support various aspects of residents' lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified personal care.
• Assist during mealtimes.
• Be a comforting and attentive listener.

Skills

Compassion

Energy

Listening

Job description

Overview

Additional Information

Rolling rota from 19:30pm - 07:30am, working 3 shifts one week and 4 shifts the next week 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 and Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant, you’ll bring compassion, energy, and fun to our residents. Your role includes:

• Providing dignified personal care
• Assisting during mealtimes
• Providing sensitive and appropriate support with various aspects of people’s lives
• Being 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 Join Anchor

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