Anchor
Anchor Headquarters Location
Anchor,
2 Godwin Street,
Bradford,
BD1 2ST
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About Anchor
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people.
Our heart-felt 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 that every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us 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 better facilities.
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 closely with the organisation 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.
Who We AreOur heart-felt 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 that every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us 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 better facilities.
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 closely with the organisation 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.
We believe that later life is for living.
Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for nearly 60 years. And today, in an ageing society, our housing, care and support is needed more than ever.
As England’s largest provider of specialist housing and care for those in later life, we’re committed to creating choice and opportunity for everyone. We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, listening carefully and shaping our homes and services around them.
And we’re proudly not-for-profit, which means every penny we make is reinvested into our properties and services, building more and innovating for the future so that people can have a home where they love living in later life.
Jobs in CareHelping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for nearly 60 years. And today, in an ageing society, our housing, care and support is needed more than ever.
As England’s largest provider of specialist housing and care for those in later life, we’re committed to creating choice and opportunity for everyone. We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, listening carefully and shaping our homes and services around them.
And we’re proudly not-for-profit, which means every penny we make is reinvested into our properties and services, building more and innovating for the future so that people can have a home where they love living in later life.
We have over 100 care homes across England, and we have amongst the highest proportion of care homes rated Outstanding or Good by the Care Quality Commission than any other large provider of residential care. What’s more, Anchor is the first large care and housing group in the sector to pay the Living Wage Foundation’s Real Living Wage rate.
A meaningful career
When you join our care team, you’ll be working with colleagues dedicated to making a real and positive difference to older people’s lives. What’s more, you’ll know that what you do benefits not just the residents of the care home you work in, but provides a valuable role for society as a whole.
Whether you’re new to care, or have previous experience, we have roles at every level across the country. If you know you want to work in care, but aren’t sure of the opportunities available to you, we’ve listed some of our key roles below.
Care Assistants
Deliver outstanding person-centred care.
Administrators
That vital first point of contact either in person or on the phone.
Team Leaders
Lead from the front and make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.
Care Home / Deputy Managers
Manage a team of dedicated carers.
Chef Managers, Deputy Chef Managers and Catering Assistants
Serve up great tasting, freshly prepared, nutritional and seasonal food from fresh ingredients.
Housekeepers
Set the standards in resident and communal room cleanliness.
Handyperson
Take pride in maintenance of the care home, gardens and exterior spaces.
Our BenefitsA meaningful career
When you join our care team, you’ll be working with colleagues dedicated to making a real and positive difference to older people’s lives. What’s more, you’ll know that what you do benefits not just the residents of the care home you work in, but provides a valuable role for society as a whole.
Whether you’re new to care, or have previous experience, we have roles at every level across the country. If you know you want to work in care, but aren’t sure of the opportunities available to you, we’ve listed some of our key roles below.
Care Assistants
Deliver outstanding person-centred care.
Administrators
That vital first point of contact either in person or on the phone.
Team Leaders
Lead from the front and make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.
Care Home / Deputy Managers
Manage a team of dedicated carers.
Chef Managers, Deputy Chef Managers and Catering Assistants
Serve up great tasting, freshly prepared, nutritional and seasonal food from fresh ingredients.
Housekeepers
Set the standards in resident and communal room cleanliness.
Handyperson
Take pride in maintenance of the care home, gardens and exterior spaces.
As a not-for-profit organisation, every penny we make or save gets reinvested in our residents and the people who work here. Some of our benefits include:
Competitive Wages
Across all of the roles we offer, our wages are very competitive. We were the first large care provider in England to offer the Real Living Wage to our care colleagues in 2021. And as you develop and progress your career, you’ll always get the pay increase you deserve.
MyShopping Discounts
Enjoy 24/7 Savings on everything from groceries and everyday items to holidays, gym memberships, phone contracts and high-street fashion.
Employee Assistance Programme
Supporting you through tough times with a range of financial and legal services as well as providing mental health support and wellbeing.
Looking After You
Peace of mind that we’re looking after your present and future. From flexible working to pension schemes and free life cover should the unexpected happen.
Salary Finance
A helping hand you’re your finance, loans, savings and advances on your salary when you need it.
Health Cash Plan
Money back to help cover a range of medical costs including dentists’ bills, new glasses, physiotherapy and much more. Plus free family cover for up to 4 children too.
We also offer career-specific benefits such as recognition and reward, refer a friend as well as listening and acting benefits, giving everyone a voice.
Our Culture & ValuesCompetitive Wages
Across all of the roles we offer, our wages are very competitive. We were the first large care provider in England to offer the Real Living Wage to our care colleagues in 2021. And as you develop and progress your career, you’ll always get the pay increase you deserve.
MyShopping Discounts
Enjoy 24/7 Savings on everything from groceries and everyday items to holidays, gym memberships, phone contracts and high-street fashion.
Employee Assistance Programme
Supporting you through tough times with a range of financial and legal services as well as providing mental health support and wellbeing.
Looking After You
Peace of mind that we’re looking after your present and future. From flexible working to pension schemes and free life cover should the unexpected happen.
Salary Finance
A helping hand you’re your finance, loans, savings and advances on your salary when you need it.
Health Cash Plan
Money back to help cover a range of medical costs including dentists’ bills, new glasses, physiotherapy and much more. Plus free family cover for up to 4 children too.
We also offer career-specific benefits such as recognition and reward, refer a friend as well as listening and acting benefits, giving everyone a voice.
We have four core values that guide us in the way we work, how we interact with each other and how we serve the needs of our customers.
Accountable
We are positive about our work, each taking responsibility for doing a brilliant job and we focus on and celebrate our successes. We are personally accountable for our actions and keep our promises.
Respectful
We care about people and show kindness, putting excellent customer service at the heart of what we do. We listen and encourage a variety of perspectives to be shared. We are inclusive and value everyone for who they are in helping us succeed as an organisation.
Courageous
We demonstrate courage to shape a better future by constantly seeking to move forward; improving and innovating our services to make a difference. We break down barriers and build connections through collaboration. We’re pioneers in our services.
Honest
We show integrity and demonstrate openness and transparency in everything we say and do. We are reliable, keep things simple and have honest conversations about what matters. Customers and colleagues trust us to keep to our word.
Learning & DevelopmentAccountable
We are positive about our work, each taking responsibility for doing a brilliant job and we focus on and celebrate our successes. We are personally accountable for our actions and keep our promises.
Respectful
We care about people and show kindness, putting excellent customer service at the heart of what we do. We listen and encourage a variety of perspectives to be shared. We are inclusive and value everyone for who they are in helping us succeed as an organisation.
Courageous
We demonstrate courage to shape a better future by constantly seeking to move forward; improving and innovating our services to make a difference. We break down barriers and build connections through collaboration. We’re pioneers in our services.
Honest
We show integrity and demonstrate openness and transparency in everything we say and do. We are reliable, keep things simple and have honest conversations about what matters. Customers and colleagues trust us to keep to our word.
Whatever your role, you can expect all the support you need to make the most out of your abilities and look forward to a secure future.
We understand that progression and development is important to colleagues. Through coaching we are encouraged to identify solutions to in turn increase confidence, create high performance, and encourage progression generating talent for the future.
We invest in learning and professional development opportunities, in return, we would like you to make the most of those opportunities and take your career forwards, whether that’s developing in your current role or taking the next career step.
Award-winning apprenticeships: With over 300 learners up and down the country, we have three distinct apprenticeship offerings.
1. Apprenticeship Programme: Over 12-18 months, you will receive some of the most comprehensive training in care or customer service and best of all you’ll receive a nationally recognised qualification.
2. MyRole Apprenticeships: As an existing colleague, you can register for an apprenticeship qualification relating to your role as part of your ongoing training and development.
3. MyFuture Apprenticeships: Nominated by your Manager, you’ve been identified as Top Talent and this apprenticeship supports you on your way to the next role.
My First Year: Our engaging method for inducting colleagues into Anchor Hanover.
When accessing My First Year, the colleague can see, and quickly access, what is required during their first week with us right up to the end of their first year. It provides our colleagues with links to relevant documents and policies, takes them directly to any eLearning modules they need to complete and gives them access to book their own places on any required webinars or face-to-face workshops.
Leadership Pathways: A comprehensive suite of learning, professional development and resources designed to make you a brilliant leader.All our managers are responsible for engaging, motivating and leading their teams. A big part of that is making sure their people get the learning, coaching and development they need.
We understand that progression and development is important to colleagues. Through coaching we are encouraged to identify solutions to in turn increase confidence, create high performance, and encourage progression generating talent for the future.
We invest in learning and professional development opportunities, in return, we would like you to make the most of those opportunities and take your career forwards, whether that’s developing in your current role or taking the next career step.
Award-winning apprenticeships: With over 300 learners up and down the country, we have three distinct apprenticeship offerings.
1. Apprenticeship Programme: Over 12-18 months, you will receive some of the most comprehensive training in care or customer service and best of all you’ll receive a nationally recognised qualification.
2. MyRole Apprenticeships: As an existing colleague, you can register for an apprenticeship qualification relating to your role as part of your ongoing training and development.
3. MyFuture Apprenticeships: Nominated by your Manager, you’ve been identified as Top Talent and this apprenticeship supports you on your way to the next role.
My First Year: Our engaging method for inducting colleagues into Anchor Hanover.
When accessing My First Year, the colleague can see, and quickly access, what is required during their first week with us right up to the end of their first year. It provides our colleagues with links to relevant documents and policies, takes them directly to any eLearning modules they need to complete and gives them access to book their own places on any required webinars or face-to-face workshops.
Leadership Pathways: A comprehensive suite of learning, professional development and resources designed to make you a brilliant leader.All our managers are responsible for engaging, motivating and leading their teams. A big part of that is making sure their people get the learning, coaching and development they need.
Number of Employees in Anchor
10,000+
Anchor Revenue
$500M to $1B (USD)
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