Care Assistant

Sanctuary; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Pension

Health support

Life insurance

Training and development

Flexible working

Meal benefits

Retail discounts

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is seeking a Care Assistant for Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home in Liverpool. The role involves delivering person-centred care, supporting residents with daily activities, and encouraging engagement in social and leisure events.

We offer training, a supportive team, and a culture that recognises the impact of compassionate care for older people. This is a part-time, on-site position with fair shifts and pension provisions.

Qualifications

• No experience needed; full training provided.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Clear communication and ability to adapt to different situations.
• Genuine care for older people.

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

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Caring

Job description

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.

Care Assistant - Days Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home, St. Edmonds Road, Bootle, Liverpool L20 7HF £13.27 per hour 22 hours per week

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 Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home in Liverpool. 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 proudlyInvestors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit,which means every pennywe makegoes straight backinto 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 anaward-winningteam where colleagues and residents truly matter.We're proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older Peopleand the 2025 Care Home AwardsBest 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,familiesand colleagues every day

Your skills

• 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,enthusiasmand a genuine care for older people

Your rewards

You deservemore than the basics.That'swhy, alongside28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick paylinked to length of service, and acontributorypension,we'vecreated a package to help you thrive:

• CQC inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeingsupport- including AvivaDigicare+ 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 leavearrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded trainingandongoingcareer developmentopportunities, 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
• 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.

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.

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. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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