At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to residents, making a real difference in their lives.
- Company: Join Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care for older people.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, discounts, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusivity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make meaningful connections while helping residents live their best lives.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring your passion for caring.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
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 providing 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.
- 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
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated website by following the link or copying and pasting the address into your browser.
Eligibility
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.
Godiva Lodge in Coventry is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 40 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.
- GOOD CQC Rating
- The Chef Manager of the home has been a finalist in the Great British Care Awards for 3 years running with their great quality of catering and preparing meals from fresh daily
- The home has a dementia friendly environment
- Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider 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
- Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
- Mental health support
- Flexible working options
- Finance
- Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we\'ll match it or better
- Quick and easy pension transfer service
- Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
- Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
- Ongoing personal and professional development programme
- Leadership Pathways online learning resources
- Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated information pages.
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks.
These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members.
We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and House Proud Pledge schemes.
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Care Assistant - Nights in Coventry employer: Anchor
Anchor is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a supportive work culture where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a focus on enhancing resident experiences across beautiful locations in Hampshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire, employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and fosters a rewarding career path.
