Sanctuary Group
Care Assistant
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Care Assistant
Care Assistant – Abercorn House, Hamilton
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.
About the Role
Location: Abercorn House, 184 – 192 Low Waters Road, ML3 7QH
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 44 hours per week
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 Abercorn House, Hamilton.
You’ll join Sanctuary Care, an award-winning, Investors in People Gold-accredited and not-for-profit organisation. Every penny we make goes back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve found your calling or still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way.
As part of a collegiate, supportive team, you’ll contribute to a culture that fosters growth, recognition, and impact. Our residents and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to have been recognised as:
- 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People
- 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development
- Outstanding Larger Care Home Group
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Your Responsibilities
- Work as part of a supportive team to enrich the lives of our residents
- Provide personalised care tailored to individual care plans
- Encourage and participate in leisure and social activities
- Demonstrate kindness, respect, and empathy towards residents, families, and colleagues daily
Your Skills & Qualities
- Enjoy teamwork and creating a happy home environment
- No prior experience needed – comprehensive training and support provided
- Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different situations
- Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine care for older people
Your Rewards
Beyond the core benefits, Sanctuary Care offers a competitive full benefits package to help you thrive:
Basics Covered
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro-rated) + bank holidays
- Occupational sick pay aligned with length of service
- Contributory pension scheme
Enhanced Perks
- CQC/CI inspection bonus
- Health and wellbeing support, including:
- Exclusive Aviva Digicare+ (virtual GP access)
- Employee Assistance Programme (medical, financial, and legal advice; short-term counselling)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Parental leave arrangements
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Company-funded training and career development, including our Team Leader Development Programme
- Flexible working options
- Access to inclusive staff networks (e.g., PRISM, Disability, Race Equality, and Parent networks)
- Free meals (depending on shift duration)
- Retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and salary sacrifice plans
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⚠️ Some benefits may require a qualifying period or meet specific criteria. For full details, visit our careers page.
How to Apply
Ready to begin an inspiring career journey?
- Before applying, note that we only accept applications from individuals lawfully entitled to work in the UK.
- All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if applicable.
- Successful candidates will require a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check, which Sanctuary Care will pay for.
- Internal applicants must apply via their internal careers account.
We may close this advert early, so apply as soon as possible.
Commitment to Inclusion
We are a diverse, inclusive organisation committed to thriving with our team. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, aligned with our Disability Confident status.
Sanctuary Care is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association (exempt charity). We collaborate closely with the Home Office to prevent illegal employment.
For more details, visit sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or connect with us on social media.
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