Care Assistant Nights

Sanctuary Group; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Sick pay

Pension

Life insurance

Parental leave

Training and development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is seeking a Care Assistant for Trevarna Residential and Nursing Home in Trevarna, Saint Austell. You will support residents with daily living, follow care plans and help create a warm, safe home environment.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided. The role offers night shifts, 30 hours per week, and every other weekend, with a competitive hourly rate of £13.45.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, training provided.
• Safeguarding and pre-employment checks are required.
• Right to work in the UK is necessary.

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

No experience needed

Job description

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

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: 13.45 per hour

Requisition: 228956

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

£13.45 per hour

Night Shifts - 30 hours per week- with every other weekend working

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 Trevarna Residential and Nursing Home in Trevarna - 4 Carlyon Rd, Saint Austell PL25 4LD. 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 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
• 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/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.

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.

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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