Anchor | Specialist housing and care for people in later life
Overview
Anchor is England’s largest provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life.
The organisation has been helping people enjoy later life for more than 60 years. Its work is focused on housing, care and support for older people.
As society ages, the need for high-quality later life housing and care is growing. Anchor plays a key role in meeting that need across England.
The organisation is not-for-profit. This means any money it makes is reinvested into its homes, services and future plans.
About Anchor
Anchor provides housing, care homes, retirement villages and support services.
Its aim is to create choice and opportunity for people in later life. The organisation listens to residents and shapes services around their changing needs.
This resident-led approach helps Anchor provide homes and services that support comfort, safety, dignity and independence.
The organisation works to make sure people have a home where they love living in later life.
Anchor Housing and Care Services
Anchor supports people through a range of housing and care options.
Its services include:
- Care homes: Support for people who need care in a safe setting.
- Retirement housing: Homes designed for people in later life.
- Retirement villages: Communities that support choice and independence.
- Housing support: Services that help residents live well.
- Later life care: Support shaped around older people’s needs.
- Resident-led services: Homes and services shaped by feedback.
Working for Anchor
A career with Anchor may suit people who care about helping others.
The organisation employs more than 10,000 people. Roles may cover care, housing, support, property, customer service, operations and corporate services.
Working in later life housing and care can be practical, people-focused and rewarding. Staff help residents feel safe, supported and valued.
For candidates, Anchor offers the chance to work for a large not-for-profit organisation with a clear social purpose.
Why Join Anchor?
Anchor offers work that supports older people and their communities.
Colleagues can expect:
- Purpose-led work: Help people enjoy later life.
- Resident focus: Support services shaped around real needs.
- Not-for-profit values: Work for an organisation that reinvests in homes and services.
- Large employer: Join a national organisation with over 10,000 employees.
- Varied careers: Work across care, housing, retirement living and support services.
- Community impact: Help create safe and welcoming places to live.
- Future focus: Support innovation in later life housing and care.
Website
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
2018
Specialties
Care, Housing, Retirement villages, Care homes, Retirement housing, and Later life