Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Newquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Company-funded training

Pension scheme

Job summary

Sanctuary Care in Newquay is hiring a Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, companionship and personal care. You’ll work as part of a friendly team at Penberthy, with training provided and no previous experience required.

This permanent role offers 31.5 hours per week, day shifts, and includes every other weekend. There is also a maternity cover temp vacancy with similar hours. The salary is £13.45 per hour, with a company pension and benefits.

Qualifications

• No experience required – 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

Job description

Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualifie

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Requisition: 229120

Care Assistant

Pay (£13.45 per hour)

31.5 hours per week-Days-Permanent vacancy – Including every other weekend working( sat and Sun)

Temp Vacancy Days 33 hours and 39 Hours - Maternity Cover- Contract Until 31st July 2027 -Including every other weekend working( sat and Sun)

Care that changes lives – including yours

Webelieve care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’dlove you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Care Assistant to ourfriendlyteamat Penberthy in Newquay .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 proudlyInvestors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit,which means every pennywe makegoes straight backinto 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 anaward-winningteam where colleagues and residents truly matter.We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older Peopleand the 2025 Care Home AwardsBest 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

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 inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeingsupport– 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 trainingandongoingcareer developmentopportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks include PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject toa qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Ready tostart an inspiring career journey with us?

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.

We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.