Care Assistant - Layston Grove, Buntingford
42 Hours per Week | 8am – 8pm Shifts | Every Other Weekend Off
Organised 2-Week Rolling Rota for Excellent Work-Life Balance
Join a Team That Truly Makes a Difference
At Layston Grove, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We are looking for compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Care Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team in Buntingford.
Whether you already have experience in care or are looking to begin a rewarding new career, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day while developing professionally within one of the UK’s leading care providers.
About Layston Grove
Layston Grove is a beautifully designed, contemporary residential care home set within private landscaped gardens in the charming market town of Buntingford. We provide high-quality residential and dementia care for up to 66 residents in a warm, welcoming, and luxurious environment.
Our home is rated “Good” by the CQC and holds an impressive 9.7/10 rating on, reflecting the outstanding care and support delivered by our dedicated team.
At Layston Grove, we create a true home-from-home atmosphere where residents can continue to live rich, meaningful, and independent lives with the reassurance of 24-hour support whenever needed.
A Role Where Every Day Matters
As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents through kindness, companionship, dignity, and person-centred care.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Providing respectful personal care and support
2. Assisting residents during mealtimes
3. Supporting residents with daily routines and wellbeing
4. Building meaningful relationships with residents and families
5. Being a listening ear, a friendly face, and a source of comfort and encouragement
6. Helping create a fun, engaging, and positive environment for residents to enjoy
No two days are ever the same. Every resident has their own unique personality, experiences, and care needs, making this a truly rewarding career where your work has real purpose and impact.
No Experience? No Problem.
If you are caring, positive, and passionate about helping others, we would love to hear from you.
Anchor is recognised by Skills for Care for having one of the best learning and development programmes in adult social care. Full training and ongoing support are provided, including opportunities to gain nationally recognised qualifications and progress your career.
Excellent Work-Life Balance
We understand how important work-life balance is, which is why this role offers:
7. Organised 2-week rolling rota
8. Consistent 12-hour shifts (8am - 8pm)
9. Every other weekend off
10. Stability and structure to help you plan your personal life in advance
This role is ideal for candidates looking for both rewarding work and a reliable, supportive working pattern.
Convenient Location & Transport Links
Layston Grove is conveniently located in the historic market town of Buntingford, with good transport connections to surrounding areas including Hertford, Royston, Stevenage, Ware, and Cambridge.
The home offers:
11. Easy road access via the A10
12. Nearby public transport routes
13. Free onsite parking for colleagues
14. A peaceful working environment away from busy city-centre congestion
About You
We’re looking for people who are:
15. Naturally caring and compassionate
16. Reliable and team-oriented
17. Positive with strong communication skills
18. Passionate about supporting older people
19. Eager to learn and grow within a rewarding career
Important Information
Please note that applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role does not currently meet the requirements for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.
Start a Career You Can Be Proud Of
If you are passionate about making a positive impact in later life care and want to join a supportive team where your work is genuinely valued, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and begin a rewarding career with Layston Grove and Anchor.
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
20. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
21. Mental health support
22. Flexible working options
Finance
23. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
24. Quick and easy pension transfer service
25. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
26. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
27. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
28. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
29. 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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