Care Assistant

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited is hiring a Care Assistant for Trevern Residential and Nursing Home in Falmouth. This days role covers 22 hours per week at £13.45 per hour, providing compassionate, personalised care to residents.

Join a supportive team and participate in activities, with full training provided. We offer generous benefits, including 28 days’ annual leave pro rata, a contributory pension, health and wellbeing support, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification required; full training provided.
• Ability to work within a team to support residents.
• Strong communication and adaptability for varying care needs.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a supportive team to enrich residents’ lives.
• 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 daily.

Skills

Teamwork

Clear communication

Compassionate care

Flexible approach

Job description

Title: Care Assistant

Cornwall, Cornwall, GB, TR11 4DD

Care Assistant - Days

Trevern Residential and Nursing Home, 72 Melvill Rd, Falmouth TR11 4DD

£13.45 per hour

22 hours per week available

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 Trevern Residential and Nursing Home in Falmouth.

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 Platinum 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 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/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 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.

Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

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.

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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