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OverviewAs 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 PurposeAs 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. ResponsibilitiesProvide dignified personal care and assistance during mealtimes. Offer sensitive and appropriate support with various aspects of residents/' lives. Be a comforting and attentive listener and build relationships based on understanding, trust, and genuine care. BenefitsAccess 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 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 Requirements / QualificationsAll applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. Access to training for your Level 2 qualification and beyond No prior care experience is required; training and development are available. About AnchorClayburn Court in Peterborough is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 64 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people. We are Anchor – England/'s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. We are 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 supports a better standard of care, customer service, wages, training and development, and improved facilities. We offer a rewarding environment with support across health and happiness, finance, and your career. We provide gym and wellbeing discounts, mental health support, flexible working options, and pension plans (contributing 4% to 8% with employer matching). There are savings, financial advice, and other benefits. We support ongoing personal and professional development and offer leadership pathways and career progression opportunities. Equality & InclusionAnchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion because it enhances the care and support we provide. We have networks and programs, including LGBT+ and Disability, LGBT+, and race and ethnicity colleague networks, an Inclusive Ambassador network, and memberships with Inclusive Employers, Stonewall Diversity Champion, and Care Leaver Covenant/HousProud pledges.#J-18808-Ljbffr