Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in St. Austell is seeking a Care Assistant to enrich residents' lives through personalized care and support. No prior experience is necessary; training will be provided. The role involves teamwork, promoting social interactions, and delivering compassionate care. Employees enjoy incentives like shift enhancements, health support, training opportunities, and flexible working arrangements. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we care for.

Benefits

£1 per hour weekend and night shift enhancements

CQC/CI inspection bonus

Health and well-being support

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible working options

Free staff meals

Exclusive retail discounts

Qualifications

• No experience needed – training and support provided.
• Ability to encourage social activities for residents.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to enrich residents' lives.
• Provide personalised care in line with care plans.
• Join in leisure and social activities.
• Show kindness and respect to residents and families.
• Communicate clearly and adapt to situations.

Skills

Personalised care

Teamwork

Communication

Enthusiasm for care

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 - Nights

Woodland, 13 Woodland Rd, Saint Austell PL25 4RA

£12.82 per hour plus pay rate enhancement on certain shifts

33 hours per week

Care that changes lives – including yours

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

• £1 per hour weekend and night shift enhancements
• CQC/CI inspection bonus
• Health and well‑being 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 paid volunteering days
• Company‑funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options
• Free staff meals on long shifts
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and brand‑new salary sacrifice electric car schemes

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

94% of our colleagues told us they would recommend Sanctuary Care to family and friends as a great place to work. This speaks to more than just our commitment to creating a supportive culture where everyone can thrive; it’s our promise to support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

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’re currently only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
• If you’re applying internally, please use your internal careers account to submit your application.
• We may receive a high volume of applications and reserve the right to close this advert early – so don’t miss out, apply as soon as you can.
• 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.