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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 consider joining Anchor as a Care Assistant?
* 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, visit our dedicated "Being Well" website by following the link or copying and pasting it into your browser.
Please note: all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
The Firs in Felixstowe is home to well-trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 40 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves on providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, along with beautiful grounds, quality catering, and engaging activities.
* Rated Good by CQC
* Career progression opportunities
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 a not-for-profit organization, meaning every penny we make or save is invested back into the people who live with us, their homes, and our staff. This results in better care, higher wages, more training and development, and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
We support your health, happiness, finances, and career development.
Health & happiness:
* Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts
* Mental health support
* Flexible working options
Finance:
* Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8%, with matching or better contributions from us
* 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 programs
* Leadership Pathways online learning resources
* Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, visit our dedicated "Being Well" website by following the link or copying and pasting it into your browser.
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, knowing that a diverse team provides better care and support to our residents and colleagues.
We have an LGBT+ group for residents, and colleague networks for Disability, LGBT+, race, and ethnicity. These groups promote diversity, address concerns, review policies, and empower members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to foster diversity and allyship among colleagues.
We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly, and a signatory to schemes like the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge, and Age Friendly Employer Pledge.
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