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Care Assistant – Trevarna Residential and Nursing Home
Location Trevarna Residential and Nursing Home 4 Carlyon Rd, Saint Austell, PL25 4LD
Salary £13.45 per hour
Hours Flexible as and when required – open to all
Inclusion at Sanctuary Care
Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people and customers thrive with fairness and empathy. A range of ideas and perspectives makes a difference – we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments throughout your application and recruitment process.
About the Role
Care that changes lives – including yours
We believe care is so much more than a job – it’s a calling. We’d love you to become part of our friendly team at Trevarna Residential and Nursing Home.
Sanctuary Care was voted Favourite Place to Work in 2023 by nationally representative survey respondents and employees alike. As an Investors in People Gold-accredited and not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest every penny back into our people and our homes.
We’re award winners in the care sector, including:
- Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People (2025)
- Care Home Awards: Best for Training and Development (2025)
- Outstanding Larger Care Home Group (2025)
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Your Responsibilities
- Work as part of a supportive team to enrich the lives of our residents
- Provide personalised care in line with individual plans
- Encourage and participate in leisure and social activities
- Show kindness, respect, and empathy to residents, their families, and colleagues daily
Ideal Skills & Attributes
✅ Enjoy working in a team to create a positive environment ✅ No experience needed – we offer comprehensive training and support ✅ Strong ability to communicate clearly and adapt to different situations ✅ Bring energy, enthusiasm, and genuine care for older people
Why Join Sanctuary Care? Your Rewards
Workplace Benefits
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata, including bank holidays)
- Occupational sick pay (linked to length of service)
- Contributory pension scheme
- CQC/CI inspection bonus
- Health and wellbeing support including:
- Aviva Digicare+ (virtual GP appointments)
- Employee Assistance Programme (medical, financial, legal advice + short-term counselling)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Flexible working options
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Growth & Development
- Parental leave support
- Free training & development (including our Team Leader Development Programme)
- Annual leave purchase scheme
Social & Culture
- Free meals (depending on shift)
- Retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and salary sacrifice options
- Proudly inclusive with staff networks:
- PRISM (LGBTQ+)
- Disability
- Race Equality
- Parents’ Network
Next Steps
Before you apply:
- We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
- Roles require safeguarding, criminal records, and overseas police checks if applicable.
- Early closures possible – apply as soon as possible.
- Internal candidates: Apply via your internal careers account.
Once you apply: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be arranged for successful candidates, paid for by Sanctuary Care.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association (an exempt charity).
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