Care Assistant

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

Operation:
Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £13.10 per hour

Requisition: 227489

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.

Care that changes lives – including yours

Webelieve care is more than a job –it’sa calling, andwe’dlove you to be part of it.

We’reexcited to welcome a Care Assistant to ourfriendlyteamat Pinewood Residential Care Home in Chigwell .

We'reproudly

Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit,which means every pennywe makegoes straight backinto our people and our homes. Whether you’vealready found your calling oryou’restill discovering it,we’llsupport you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role,we’llhelp you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care,you’rejoining anaward-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter.

We’reproud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older Peopleand 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 20days’ annual leave(pro rata,plus 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 leavearrangements and paid volunteering days

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

Flexible working options

Free staff meals on long shifts

Exclusiveretaildiscounts , Cycle to Work, and brand-new salary sacrifice electric car schemes

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

94% of our colleagues told us they would recommend Sanctuary Care to family and friends asa great placeto work. This speaks to more thanjustour testament to creating asupportive culture where everyone can thrive;it’sour promise to support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

Ready tostart an inspiring career journey with us? Apply todayand join us in leading the way in care.

Curious about whatit’slike to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at  or follow us on socials.

We’recurrently only accepting applications fromthosewiththe right to work in the UK.

Ifyou’reapplying internally, please use your internal careers account tosubmityour application.

We may receive a high volume of applications and reserve the right to close this advert early – sodon’tmiss out, apply as soon as you can.

Inclusion is one of our core values.

We’recommitted tobeinga diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.