Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Malvern; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Pension

Company-paid life insurance

Annual leave purchase scheme

Training and career development

Flexible working

Staff networks

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited in Malvern is seeking a Care Assistant to join Hastings Residential Care Home. You will work as part of a supportive team to enrich residents' lives and deliver personalised care according to care plans.

No previous experience is required as full training is provided. We offer a competitive hourly rate of £13.27, 22 hours per week, and benefits including pension, life insurance, and flexible working options to help you thrive.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to communicate clearly and show empathy.
• Commitment to person-centered care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a supportive team to enrich the lives of 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.

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

Hastings Residential Care Home , 130 Barnards Green Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3NA

£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 Hastings Residential Care Home in 130 Barnards Green Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3NA. 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.

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

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:

• CQC 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 and 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.

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.

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.