Care Assistant - Nights
Anchor
£22.6k per year
Skipton, North Yorkshire
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Proper training
About Anchor
Anchor is a care home operator in England. They provide specialist and retirement housing for people over 55.
Job description from Anchor
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 Purpose:
As a Care Assistant, you'll bring compassion, energy, and fun to our residents. Your role includes providing dignified personal care, assisting during mealtimes, and provide 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.
Wondering why you should consider joining Anchor as a Care Assistant?
- We are an accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer
- Access 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 (offering substantial savings for frontline staff)
- 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
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website Please follow the link or copy and paste https://anchorbeingwell.co.uk/ into your browser
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
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.
To access the role profile for this position, please copy and paste this link - https://bit.ly/48jv2sH
Job insights from Breakroom
Care workers and assistants
Care workers and assistants help support people in their daily lives to live as independently as possible
What you’ll do as a care worker/assistant:
- Help with social or physical activities
- Household tasks, like cleaning and washing
- Support by preparing food, and providing help with eating and other tasks like bathing and getting dressed
- Check and monitor health and help with medication
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Helping with personal care
- Physical activity
- Emotionally demanding duties
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Anchor pay care assistants enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
88% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Anchor pay care assistants market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
81% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Good
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do care assistants at Anchor get paid the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what Anchor pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
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Most people get paid breaks
Do care assistants at Anchor get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
67% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Anchor pay care assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
93% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Okay
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do care assistants at Anchor do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
35% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Okay
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do care assistants get of their shift pattern at Anchor?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 24% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 24% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 3% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 48% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do care assistants at Anchor worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
37% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do care assistants at Anchor get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
53% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for care assistants at Anchor to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
71% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Okay
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for care assistants to book a holiday at Anchor?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
48% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Anchor managers change care assistants shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
69% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for care assistants to take sick leave at Anchor?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
41% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working as care assistants at Anchor good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
44% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do care assistants at Anchor feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do care assistants at Anchor get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
49% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for care assistants to work at Anchor?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
83% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do care assistants at Anchor enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
68% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do care assistants at Anchor recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do care assistants get enough training when they start at Anchor?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are care assistants given support to progress at Anchor?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 48% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do care assistants think Anchor head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
82% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do care assistants feel well informed about how Anchor is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
63% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Anchor employees say about their job
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Best thing
Great friendly people
Good hours
Nutritious foodWorst thing
Communication is poor between departments.
Some staff members are set in their ways doesn't like changeCatering assistant at Anchor, April 2025
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Best thing
My colleagues and the work we do
Worst thing
Sometimes there's lacking direction but it's growing pains as it is a small company and processes need to be refined
Admin assistant at Anchor, December 2024
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