Care Assistant

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Department:
Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualifie

Operation:
Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £13.80 per hour

Requisition: 228791

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.

We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Care Assistant to our friendly team at Birchwood Residential Care Home in Ilford. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Work as part of a supportive team to enrich the lives of our residents

Provide personalised care in line with individual care plans

Encourage and join in with leisure and social activities

Show kindness and respect to residents,families and colleagues every day

Enjoy working as part of a team to createa happy home

No experience needed –we’llgive you all the training and support you need

Communicate clearly and adapt to different situations

Bring energy,enthusiasm and a genuine care for older people

You deserve more than the basics.

That’swhy, alongside
28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay
linked to length of service, and a
contributory pension
,we’vecreated a package to help you thrive:

CQC/CI
inspection bonus

Health and wellbeingsupport
– including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

annual leave purchase scheme

Company-funded training
andongoingcareer development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme

Flexible working options
and an
inclusive culture
where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks

Exclusiveretaildiscounts
, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.

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