Care Assistant

SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED; Clyst St. George; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Occupational sick pay

Contributory pension

CQC/CI inspection bonus

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Annual leave purchase scheme

Company-funded training and career dev

Team Leader Development Programme

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture and staff networks

Free meals

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited is seeking a caring Care Assistant to join Greenslades Nursing Home in Exeter, where you’ll help enrich the lives of our residents with dignity and respect through personalised care plans and meaningful daily activities.

No previous experience required—full training and ongoing development are provided. You’ll join a supportive team with flexible working options, generous annual leave, pension, health support, and discounts designed to help you thrive.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; full training provided.

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.

Job description

• 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. 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.

• 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
  Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status., 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 Greenslades Nursing Home in Exeter. With 94% of our colleagues saying they would recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you'll be joining a culture where you're supported to thrive and grow, and 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
  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