Apprentice Care Assistant

Embark on an exciting journey as a Care Assistant Apprentice with a 15-month Fixed-Term Contract, offering 30 hours per week. This role is perfect for those aged 16 and over, you'll play a key role in providing personalised care and support to residents, helping them maintain independence in personal care, meal times, and engaging activities. Be a friendly and supportive presence, offering a listening ear to those who need it.

At Anchor, we live by four core values: Accountability, Respect for all, Courage, and Honesty. As an Apprentice Care Assistant, you'll seamlessly integrate with these values, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere for residents and colleagues alike.

Don't worry if you have no prior care experience - we've got you covered Comprehensive training and development opportunities will be provided, whether you're interested in care, housekeeping, catering, or activities. On-the-job apprenticeship training in, setting you up for success. You will complete a L2 Adult Care Worker diploma apprenticeship

As an Apprentice Care Assistant at Anchor, you'll make a real and positive impact on the lives of older individuals, each with unique care needs and diverse life experiences.

Join us on this dynamic journey where every day brings something new and interesting.

Your dedication will truly make a difference in the lives of our residents.

Heather Vale in Chesterfield is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 39 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.
- Heather vale has good transport links with easy access into Chesterfield
- We pride ourselves on the quality of our catering, with our chef preparing meals daily from fresh, seasonal ingredients
- Homely atmosphere with an established staff team

**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
- Access to online GP appointments

**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

**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 Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.