Care Assistant
26.25 hours per week
Kingfisher Court Sutton in Ashfield
Shift patterns 3 on 3 off
1. Early 7.00am to 2.30pm
2. Late 2.30pm to 10.00pm
About Kingfisher Court
Kingfisher Court is a warm and welcoming care home in the heart of Sutton in Ashfield where residents are supported to live happy fulfilling lives in a safe friendly environment. We pride ourselves on our strong community feel person centred care and supportive team culture.
Our colleagues take the time to truly know each resident their stories routines and preferences creating an atmosphere that feels like home. You will be joining a close knit compassionate team where kindness dignity and teamwork are at the centre of everything we do.
About the Role
As a Care Assistant you will make a genuine difference every day. Your role will include providing dignified personal care supporting residents during mealtimes and offering sensitive person centred assistance with daily living. Just as importantly you will be a friendly face a listening ear and a reassuring presence.
No two days are ever the same. Our residents are individuals each with their own life stories personalities and care needs making this a varied meaningful and rewarding role.
No experience in care That is absolutely fine.
Anchor is recognised by Skills for Care for having one of the best learning and development programmes in adult social care so full training and ongoing support are provided.
Why You Will Love Working Here
3. 26.25 contracted hours per week with a reliable 3 on 3 off shift pattern
4. A role where you can make a real difference in people’s lives
5. A supportive friendly team environment
6. Full training and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications
7. Clear career progression from Care Assistant to senior and leadership roles
8. Work that is rewarding meaningful and full of human connection
Our Benefits
As an accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer Anchor believes that looking after our residents starts with looking after our colleagues.
9. Real Living Wage employer
10. Access to online GP appointments
11. Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
12. Discounts on gym fitness and wellbeing services
13. Exclusive discounts on major brands holidays phones and technology
14. Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
15. Fully funded training for your Level 2 qualification and beyond
16. 250 pounds Refer a Friend scheme
17. Savings advice free life assurance Salary Advance scheme and more
18. Up to 18 percent pension contribution
Explore our full benefits on our Being Well website
If you are passionate about caring for people in later life and want to join a team where your work is valued and appreciated we would love to hear from you.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.
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
19. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
20. Mental health support
21. Flexible working options
Finance
22. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
23. Quick and easy pension transfer service
24. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
25. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
26. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
27. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
28. Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated
Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
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 HouseProud Pledge schemes.
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