Job Description

Home Care Assistants at Anchor make a real and positive impact to the lives of older people who have a range of care needs as well as life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. 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 required - just the right values and attitude.


Our Home care locations have their own dedicated care and support team based on-site.


As a home care assistant, you will be involved in providing 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.

Anchor at this time does not provide tier 2 sponsorship, you must have the right to work in the U.K. to apply for this position.

Eaves Court in Princes Risborough is a beautiful care led development of 69 thoughtfully designed one and two-bedroom apartments.



This is a place where you can make the most of life, safe in the knowledge that your beautiful new home will always be maintained to the highest possible standards, and that your care needs will be supported.



Occupation of Eaves Court is regulated by a planning obligation and in order to ensure that you qualify we will undertake a care and wellness assessment. This assessment is undertaken by Eaves Court's registered care manager. At Eaves Court you will be provided a minimum of two hours of care every week by the dedicated care and support team based on-site, called Anchor Homecare. Eaves Court and the Anchor Homecare team are registered with the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and social care in England.



Located in the heart of Princes Risborough, not far from the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Eaves Court enjoys beautiful views, and is within walking distance of nearby shops and amenities.

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.