Care Assistant - Days and Nights
Join an Outstanding Team Rated 9.8/10 on Carehome.co.uk
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Whether you're an experienced Care Assistant or looking to start a rewarding new career, we'd love to hear from you.
We're currently recruiting for multiple Care Assistant positions at our friendly, highly rated care home. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team where your compassion, kindness and commitment are truly valued.
Current Vacancies
Day Shifts
- 2 x 36-hour contracts
- 1 x 24-hour contract
Night Shifts
Shift Patterns
Day Shifts
- 8:00am – 8:00pm (Full Time)
- 8:00am – 2:00pm (Part Time)
- 2:00pm – 8:00pm (Part Time)
Night Shifts
Whether you're looking for full-time hours or a part-time contract, we have opportunities to suit you.
A Fantastic Place to Work
Our home is proudly rated 9.8/10 on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the exceptional care we provide and the welcoming environment we've created for both residents and colleagues.
The home is conveniently located with excellent transport links and easy access by car and public transport, making your commute straightforward from surrounding towns and villages. Free on-site parking is also available for colleagues.
No Experience? No Problem!
If you've never worked in care before, don't let that stop you.
Anchor is recognised by Skills for Care for having one of the best learning and development programmes in adult social care. We'll provide all the training, support and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career.
The Role
As a Care Assistant, you'll help our residents live happy, fulfilling lives by providing compassionate, person-centred care.
Every day is different, and your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering dignified personal care
- Supporting residents during mealtimes
- Providing emotional support and companionship
- Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families
- Encouraging independence while respecting each person's individual needs and preferences
- Being a friendly face, attentive listener and valued member of our care team
You'll be making a genuine difference every single day.
Why Join Anchor?
As an accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer, we're committed to looking after our colleagues just as much as we care for our residents.
Our benefits include:
- Accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer
- Access to online GP appointments
- Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme
- Discounts on gyms, fitness and wellbeing services
- Exclusive discounts on major brands, holidays, technology, phones and shopping
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card with substantial frontline staff savings
- Funded training, including your Level 2 qualification and opportunities to progress further
- £250 Refer-a-Friend bonus
- Free life assurance
- Salary Advance Scheme
- Savings advice and wellbeing support
- Excellent career progression opportunities, from Care Assistant through to Leadership roles
- Up to 18% employer pension contribution
Plus many more benefits through our dedicated colleague wellbeing platform.
Right to Work
Please note that applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Unfortunately, this role does not currently meet the criteria for Anchor to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.
If you're caring, compassionate and ready to start or continue a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to welcome you to our team. Apply today and discover why so many colleagues choose to build their careers with Anchor.
Landemere in Sinfin, Derby is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 41 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.
- Warm & Friendly Atmosphere
- Free parking and easy public transport links with a bus stop at the top of the driveway
- Varied & interesting Activities Programme 7 days a week
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
- 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
Career
- 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 rewards website
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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