Care Assistant

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ferry reimbursement

CQC inspection bonus

Health and wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave

Annual leave purchase

Training and career development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Free meals

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Vivant Care in Dartmouth, Devon, is seeking a Care Assistant to provide person-centred care at Bayards Court. You will support daily living, maintain dignity, and foster meaningful connections with residents in a warm, safe setting.

The role offers both day and night shifts on a part-time or full-time basis, with a package including generous annual leave, sick pay linked to service length, and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to support individuals with empathy and expertise.
• Clear, confident communicator with strong written and spoken English.
• Inclusive mindset with a passion for elevating everyday care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional person-centred care with dignity and respect.
• Co-create care plans that honour individuality.
• Record health changes to guide exceptional support.
• Respond to concerns with professionalism and care.
• Support safe, elegant environments that inspire wellbeing.
• Encourage meaningful moments through social engagement.

Skills

Empathy

Clear English communication

Inclusive mindset

Job description

Title: Care Assistant

Dartmouth, Devon, GB, TQ6 0FF

Care Assistant

Bayards Court, Dartmouth

£14.33 per hour plus Ferry Reimbursement

Part and Full Time Hours Available - Day and Night Shifts

Making every day feel extraordinary

We’re looking for a Care Assistant to join our passionate team at Bayards Court in Dartmouth – a setting where exceptional care meets an inspiring lifestyle. In this role, you’ll deliver highly personalised care that honours individuality, empowers choice, and enriches every moment.

You’ll work collaboratively to create an environment defined by elegance, safety, and warmth. From assisting with daily living to nurturing meaningful connections, your contribution will help residents live life to the fullest. If you’re compassionate, reliable and committed to excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Your role

• Deliver exceptional person-centred care with dignity and respect
• Co-create care plans that honour individuality
• Record health changes to guide exceptional support
• Respond to concerns with professionalism and care
• Support safe, elegant environments that inspire wellbeing
• Encourage meaningful moments through social engagement

Your skills

• Proven ability to support individuals with empathy and expertise
• Clear, confident communicator with strong written and spoken English
• Inclusive mindset with a passion for elevating everyday care

Your rewards

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:

• CQCinspection bonus
• Ferry Cost Reimbursement paid Monthly
• 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 networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free mealson long shifts and access tothoughtfully designed wellbeing spacescreated exclusively for our teams
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Why Vivant? With over 25 years of experience from Sanctuary Care behind us, Vivant Care is built on a foundation of trusted expertise and a bold vision for the future of care. When you join Vivant Care, you’re not just stepping into a role – you’re helping shape a new standard for later-life living.

Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.vivant-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.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.

#EnrichingLives

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 ehanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

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

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