Working with Anchor blogs and advice
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“I feel at home here”: Rich’s experience of joining Anchor
Rich Sage a Data Engineering Manager at Anchor, shares what attracted him to the role, how his onboarding experience helped him feel confident in his new role and why he already feels at home.
The Stories That Follow Me Home
In her blog, Asbi shares how listening to residents’ stories helps her understand their experiences, interests and the things that matter to them, supporting more personal care.
Why working in care is a great career choice for young people
A career in care gives you the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while developing transferrable skills and gaining meaningful experience.
How to become a care assistant: Qualities, qualifications and experience needed
We cover everything you need to know about becoming a care assistant, from qualifications and skills needed, to understanding the role, preparing your CV, and being ready for interview questions.
Alex Lindley: My Anchor Career Journey into the Learning and Development Team
Alex Lindley reflects on her career journey from Care Consultant to Learning Delivery Specialist, and how opportunities to learn, develop and try new roles have helped find where she truly belongs.
A guide to the recruitment process at Anchor - by Resourcing Advisor Shoqeeb
Whether you’re completely new to the care industry or looking for a new opportunity within your sector, we want your recruitment journey with Anchor to feel clear, straightforward and supportive from the very beginning.
What it's like working in catering at Anchor
Shaun West is a Catering & Hospitality Specialist at Anchor. In this blog, he talks about his career journey so far and shares real insight on what it's like working in catering at one of our care homes.
Spotlighting South Asian Heritage Month
This South Asian Heritage Month, our EmbRACE network set out to bring people together and spark conversation about identity, culture, and what unites us. Read more.
Pride Month: Why representation still matters
Zoey Thomas, Operations Manager and Chair of the Rainbow Network, reflects on Pride, allyship and why creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong matters all year round.
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.
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