Job Description

Care Assistant - Hazel End (Anchor)

Location: Hazel End, Bishop's Stortford

Hours: 42 hours per week (including some weekend work)

Rate of Pay: 12.94 per hour

With certain care qualifications: 13.54 per hour

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you have a warm, compassionate nature and a desire to support others? Hazel End, part of the respected Anchor care group, is looking for dedicated Care Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team.

About Hazel End:

Hazel End is a modern, purpose-built care home in Bishop's Stortford, offering outstanding residential and dementia care. Our welcoming home is known for its vibrant community, high standards of care, and focus on creating a real sense of home for our residents.

What You'll Do:

As a Care Assistant, you'll provide high-quality, person-centred care to our residents. Your role will include:


Supporting with personal care and daily living activities Assisting at mealtimes and with mobility Building meaningful relationships with residents, families, and the wider care team Ensuring dignity, choice, and independence are at the heart of all you do

What We're Looking For:

A kind and caring attitude Excellent communication and teamwork skills Willingness to work some weekends as part of your rota An NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care is desirable (and rewarded with higher pay!)

Why Work With Anchor at Hazel End?

Competitive hourly rate: 12.94 (13.54 with NVQ qualification) Comprehensive training and development opportunities A supportive team in a beautiful, modern care setting Opportunities to grow your career in one of the UK's largest not-for-profit care providers

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of something truly special at Hazel End.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

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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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