Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Wedmore; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave pro rata

Sick pay

Contributory pension

Inspection bonus

Health & wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave

Annual leave purchase

Career development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Free meals

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is seeking a Care Assistant for The Rosary Nursing Home in Somerset. You will join a friendly team to provide personalised care and support residents with daily activities in line with their care plans.

No prior experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. Shifts include days and nights, with 28 days of leave pro rata and a contributory pension, within a not-for-profit employer that invests in staff development.

Qualifications

• No experience needed – we’ll give you all the training and support you need.
• Communicate clearly and adapt to different situations.
• Be energetic, enthusiastic and genuinely caring for older people.
• Work well as part of a team to create a happy home.

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

Skills

Team player

Clear communication

Willingness to learn

Energetic and caring

Job description

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

The Rosary Nursing Home, Somerset

£13.27 per hour

Full and Part time hours

Day and Night shifts available

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 The Rosary Nursing Home in Somerset . With 94% of our colleagues saying they would recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture where you’re supported to thrive and grow, and recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into 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 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

Your skills

• 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 clear 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/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
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• 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.

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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