As a Care Assistant you will provide person centred care and support to assist residents to maintain their independence including personal care, meal times, and activities whilst also providing a listening ear to those who need it most.
Anchor has 4 core values and you will align to these by being Accountable, showing Respect for all, demonstrating Courage and being Honest. Even if you have no previous professional care experience you will be provided with all the training and development you will need to excel at your job, whether that is care, housekeeping, catering or activities. You will be provided with on the job training through NVQ’s and QCF’s.
Care Assistants at Anchor make a real and positive impact to the lives of older people who have a range of care needs as well as life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK. Anchor at this time does not provide tier 2 sponsorship.
Devonshire House in Sudbury is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 68 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. Historic and beautiful listed building with extensive landscaped grounds in a rural setting beside the river
2. The service is immersed within an active village community. We regularly host events at the home and can attend village events or use the community shop, tea rooms or three pubs
3. The home has lots of internal space including a cinema, conservatory and therapy room providing everyone with the space and privacy they choose
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
4. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
5. Mental health support
6. Flexible working options
Finance
7. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
8. Quick and easy pension transfer service
9. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
10. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
11. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
12. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
13. Career progression and promotion opportunities