Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 1,852,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ annual leave pro rata including bank holidays

Occupational sick pay

Contributory pension

Weekend and night shift enhancements

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Exclusive retail discounts

Job summary

A leading care provider in St. Austell is seeking a Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. No prior experience is required; comprehensive training and support will be provided. You will deliver personalized care in line with individual plans and actively participate in social activities. Enjoy competitive pay of £13.45 per hour, weekend and night shift enhancements, and a range of benefits including paid training and health support, all in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• No experience needed – training and support will be provided.
• Ability to communicate clearly and adapt to situations.
• Demonstrate kindness and respect for residents, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to enrich the lives of residents.
• Provide personalized care according to individual care plans.
• Encourage participation in leisure and social activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Kindness

Enthusiasm for caring for older people

Job description

We are proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.

Care Assistant - Days

Trevarna Residential and Nursing Home, 4 Carlyon Rd, St Austell PL25 4LD

£13.45 per hour

33 to 44 hours per week available, with every other weekend working

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:

• £1 per hour weekend and night shift enhancements

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 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.

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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