Care Assistant

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Free meals

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is hiring a Care Assistant for Greenslades Nursing Home in Exeter. Earn £13.27 per hour, with days and nights available on a full-time or part-time basis. You’ll be joining a supportive team committed to resident wellbeing.

Provide personalised care, follow care plans, and help residents enjoy social activities while showing kindness and respect daily.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Clear communication and empathy for residents.

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

Training provided

Communication

Compassion

Job description

Title: Care Assistant

Exeter, Devon, GB, EX2 8BE

Care Assistant

Greenslades Nursing Home, Exeter

£13.27 per hour

Days & Nights available - Full-time or Part-time hours

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 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.

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

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• 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.

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

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