Sanctuary Group
Care Assistant
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Care Assistant | Sanctuary Care – Redannick
About Sanctuary Care
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 that 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.
Location: Redannick, Redannick Lane, Truro, TR1 2JP
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 44 hours per week
About the Role
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. Join our friendly team at Redannick in Truro to work within a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and achieve meaningful impact.
Sanctuary Care is proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit. Every penny we generate is reinvested in our people and our care services. Whether you are pursuit of passion or still discovering your calling, we are here to support you from day one to your dream career.
We are award-winning: ✔ 2023 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People ✔ Best for Training and Development at the 2023 Care Home Awards ✔ Outstanding Larger Care Home Group at the 2023 Care Home Awards
Your responsibilities will include:
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- Working collaboratively with a supportive team to enhance the quality of life for our residents
- Delivering personalised care plans tailored to individual residents’ needs
- Fostering engagement through social and leisure activities
- Maintaining a respectful, empathetic and kind approach with residents, families and colleagues
Requirements
Our team thrives on collaboration, kindness and Madeira. Here’s what our Care Assistants bring to the role:
- Enjoyment of teamwork and creating a warm home environment
- Motivation to learn and grow, as onsite training and development are provided
- Strong communication skills and confidence in adapting to different needs
- Pazazz in your bottom—an energy, enthusiasm and genuine care for helping older people in your community
Note: No formal experience required. We’ll give you the tools and support you need to succeed.
Rewards
We believe you deserve more than just a job. Here’s what you’ll get as part of your package:
Core Benefits
- 28 paid annual leave days (pro-rata), including bank holidays
- Competitive salary: £13.45/hour
- Occupational sick pay linked to length of service
- Contributory pension with workplace contributions
Additional Support Path
- CQC/CI inspection bonuses
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Free Aviva Digicare+ (virtual GP services) and Employee Assistance Programme covering medical, financial and legal advice, plus short-term counselling
- Company-paid life insurance
- Parental leave arrangements
- Flexible Working opportunities
- Staff Networks (PRISM, Disability, Race Equality, and Parent networks)
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Career Growth & Development
- Company-funded training and career progression opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
- Unlimited learning to progress within Sanctuary’s training hub
Practical Extras
- Free meals based on shift length
- Discounts on retail shopping and cycling through Cycle to Work schemes
- Salary sacrifice schemes
Note: Some benefits are subject to qualifying periods or criteria. Visit www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs for detailed information.
Ready to Apply?
We can only accept UK-based applicants with the right to work in the UK.
- All roles are subject to: ✔ Safeguarding checks ✔ Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks at no cost to the applicant ✔ Criminal records checks (overseas police checks where required)
- Internal candidates should apply via their dedicated careers portal.
- Applications close early, so please apply as soon as possible.
Sanctuary Care reinvests all profits back into our residents, so let’s grow together. Explore our values, culture & real career journeys at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on social media.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
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