35 hours per week, includes working some weekends.
We are seeking a kind-hearted, patient, and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team in providing exceptional care to residents living with dementia. You’ll play a vital role in supporting their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing, helping them live with dignity, comfort, and joy in a safe and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance
2. Support residents with dementia in maintaining routines and engaging in meaningful activities
3. Monitor and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition
4. Build trusting relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
5. Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning
6. Promote independence wherever possible, while ensuring safety and comfort
7. Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, and infection control standards
8. Participate in training and development to enhance dementia care skills
Person Specification:
9. Compassionate and empathetic nature
10. Excellent communication skills
11. Ability to work as part of a team
12. Reliable and flexible
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
Mayflower Court in Southampton is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 72 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.
13. Beautiful home and location with good transport links – Rated ‘Good’ by CQC
14. Great opportunity to develop skills and knowledge with excellent training packages and staff mentors
15. Person centred care and activities tailored to suit the individual
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
16. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
17. Mental health support
18. Flexible working options
Finance
19. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
20. Quick and easy pension transfer service
21. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
22. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
23. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
24. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
25. 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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