Dementia Care Assistant – Flexible Hours & Growth

Anchor Hanover; Sudbury CP; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Training and development

Discounts on shopping and more

Flexible working options

Wellbeing discounts

Job summary

Anchor Hanover in Sudbury is hiring a Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred dementia care. This 36-hour week runs 8 am–8 pm on a 3 on/3 off rota with every other weekend.

You will assist with personal care, mobility, eating and drinking, and maintain care records, while promoting dignity and wellbeing in a safe, welcoming environment.

Anchor is a not-for-profit employer offering training, pension benefits, discounts, and flexible options to support staff development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in dementia or elderly care is preferred.
• Ability to follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Support residents with mobility, eating, and drinking.
• Deliver person-centred care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Support residents living with dementia through effective communication and reassurance.
• Encourage independence, dignity, and choice at all times.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any concerns or changes.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Assist with activities and promote social engagement.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and infection control procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Dementia awareness

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Compassionate care

Job description

Anchor Hanover in Sudbury is hiring a Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred dementia care. This 36-hour week runs 8 am–8 pm on a 3 on/3 off rota with every other weekend.

You will assist with personal care, mobility, eating and drinking, and maintain care records, while promoting dignity and wellbeing in a safe, welcoming environment.

Anchor is a not-for-profit employer offering training, pension benefits, discounts, and flexible options to support staff development and wellbeing.