Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 23,779 - 32,173; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Sick pay

Pension

Bonus

Health support

Life insurance

Parental leave

Leave purchase

Training & development

Flexible working

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sanctuary Care in Falmouth is recruiting a Care Assistant for Trevern Residential and Nursing Home. £13.45 per hour. You’ll join a welcoming team, delivering person-centered care to residents and supporting activities that enrich daily living.

No prior experience required — full training and support will be provided to help you thrive in this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• No experience needed – we’ll give you all the training and support you need

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
• Enjoy working as part of a team to create a happy home
• Communicate clearly and adapt to different situations
• Bring energy, enthusiasm and a genuine care for older people

Job description

Care Assistant

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

£13.45 per hour

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.

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
• 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

• 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays)
• Occupational sick pay linked to length of service
• Contributory pension
• 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
• 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
• 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.

Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us? Apply today and join us in leading the way in care.

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.

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.
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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