Home Care Assistant
Location
London
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£14 Per Hour
About the Role
Home Care Assistants at Anchor make a real and positive impact on the lives of older people who have a range of care needs. If you have a caring nature, a natural interest in people, and want to make a difference, then this might be just the job for you. We provide fantastic training and ongoing support, so no experience is required—just the right values and attitude. As a Home Care Assistant, you will provide tailored packages of care that support customers' circumstances and lifestyle preferences, which can include support with domestic home help services, personal care needs, nutrition, hydration, medication, and companionship needs. This may include accessing the community. Please note that Anchor does not provide Tier 2 sponsorship; you must have the right to work in the U.K. to apply for this position.
About Anchor
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 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. This results in 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, as well as 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.
Experience
No experience required; just a caring nature and a willingness to learn.
About You
Enthusiastic, compassionate, and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of older people.
Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required for this position, but a positive attitude and a willingness to learn are essential.