Care Assistant

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Inclusion is one of our core values. We're committed to being a 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 Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Care Assistant Trevarna Residential and Nursing Home, Trevarna - 4 Carlyon Rd, Saint Austell PL25 4LD
£13.45 per hour Night Shifts - 33 hours per week- with every other weekend working- 12 Hour shifts - 8pm-8am Day Shifts - 33 hours per week- with every other weekend working- 12 Hour shifts - 8am-8pm Care that changes lives - including yours 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 Trevarna Residential and Nursing Home in Trevarna - 4 Carlyon Rd, Saint Austell PL25 4LD
. 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 create a happy home
• No experience needed - we'll give 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's why, alongside 28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we've created a package to help you thrive:

• CQC/CI inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeing support - 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 and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company‑funded training and ongoing career 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
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements