Job Purpose:
To lead and support the care team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents living with dementia. To ensure residents' physical, emotional, and social needs are met whilst promoting dignity, independence, wellbeing, and a safe homely environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support Care Assistants during each shift.
• Ensure residents receive compassionate, person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and promptly report any concerns or changes in condition.
• Administer or oversee medication in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support residents with personal care, nutrition, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Maintain accurate care records and complete all required documentation.
• Conduct shift handovers and ensure effective communication between staff teams.
• Promote a positive, safe, and supportive environment for residents, visitors, and colleagues.
• Assist with staff induction, training, and ongoing development.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, accidents, incidents, and safeguarding concerns.
• Support compliance with CQC standards, health and safety requirements, and infection prevention procedures.

Person Specification

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it.
• Previous experience working within a residential, nursing, or dementia care setting.
• Experience leading a team.
• Good understanding of dementia care and person-centred practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Location: Devonshire House Sudbury
Hourly Rate: £15.52 per hour
Closing date: 21/11/2026
Shift pattern: 24 hours per week, 2 nights per week, 8 pm - 8 am, 2 on and 5 off

About Anchor
Devonshire House in Sudbury is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 68 residents. Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people.

Benefits

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Pension plan: contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.