Care Assistant

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Ayr; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Sick pay linked to length of service

Contributory pension

CQC/CI inspection bonus

Health and wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave & leave purchase

Company-funded training

Flexible working

Free meals

Discounts & Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sanctuary Care in Ayrshire is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join Glenfairn House, Ayr. The role offers 33 hours per week with day or night shifts, at £13.45 per hour, and a supportive team focused on dignity and respect for residents.

We welcome applicants with any level of experience and provide comprehensive training, opportunities for development, and a values-driven culture where colleagues and residents matter.

Qualifications

• No experience required – training provided on the job
• Demonstrates compassion for residents and a caring attitude
• Ability to work well within a team and follow care plans

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Team player

Training provided

Clear communication

Empathy

Job description

Title: Care Assistant

Ayr, Ayrshire, GB, KA7 2UX

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ at Sanctuary Care, whether that’s our staff, residents or family members.

Care Assistant

Glenfairn House, Ayr - 28 Racecourse Road, KA7 2UX

£13.45 per hour

33hrs per week - Days Or Nights

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 Glenfairn House in Ayr - 28 Racecourse Road, KA7 2UX. 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.

Your role

• 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

Your skills

• 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

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays),occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and acontributorypension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• CQC/CIinspection 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 arrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme


• Company-funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme


• Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks


• Free mealsdependant on shift duration


• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

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

Before you apply

• 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.


• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

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

#EnrichingCare

Building Equality and Diversity

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. A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults 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.

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