Working with Anchor blogs
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How I balance university and working as a Bank Care Assistant at Anchor
Sam Shaw works as a Bank Care Assistant while studying at university. In this blog, they share how they got started with no experience and how bank work fits around their studies.
What Eid means to me: Azeema Ahmed on faith, family and community
Azeema Ahmed shares what Eid means to her and how Anchor supports colleagues to celebrate and connect, creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all.
How our colleague networks help us to understand each other better
Anthony Reed, one of our Location Managers, speaks about his experience of being involved in our colleague networks.
How to Become a Care District Manager: Jackie’s Story
From Laundry Assistant to Care Home District Manager, Anchor colleague Jackie shares her career progression story. Read her journey here.
Why Technical Specification Manager Simon Chose Anchor
Find out why Technical Standards and Specification Manager Simon chose Anchor in this Q&A. Click here to read the full article and find your dream Anchor job.
What it means to be a Care Home Manager to Clare
Discover what it means to be a Care Home Manager through Clare's inspiring story, leadership insights, and passion for quality care. Click here to read more.
Shaping a career in care: The role and responsibilities of the Service Improvement team
Asa Johnson is Anchor’s National Service Improvement Manager and leads a team of Service Improvement Advisors. In his blog, he shares how he came into the role and his day-to-day responsibilities.
John Brookes shares how an apprenticeship helped his career progression at Anchor
John, who was born and raised in Walsall, started as a Catering Assistant Apprentice at our Harden Hall care home in 2018 and has thrived in his role, progressing to Chef Manager.
Patrick and Alan share their experience of taking part in our reverse mentoring programme
Our reverse mentoring programme helps support diversity and inclusion by giving participants the opportunity to see how others work, and share lived experiences. Find out more.
From Care Assistant to Home Manager: Anila’s Career Growth Journey with Anchor
Anila is a Care Home Manager at Oakwood Grange in Barnsley. In her blog, she talks about how she came into her current role, and the skills and experiences she gained along the way.
A Q&A with Leah Fowler, Resourcing Specialist at Anchor
Leah Fowler shares her experience of starting at Anchor as a Human Resource (HR) Administration Apprentice before getting her current role as Resourcing Specialist.
Care Assistant Career Progression: Sarah Friedman
This Q&A explores care assistant career progression. Including how Sarah Friedman went from a care assistant to a customer relations manager. Read more here.
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