Care assistant

Care Assistant




Birchwood Court Residential Care Home,Peterlee : Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery SR8 3XZ




GBP 13.27 Per Hour




22 hours available : Night Shifts




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 Birchwood Court Residential Care Home inPeterlee :Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery SR8 3XZ. With 94 of our colleagues saying they would recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you'll be joining a culture where you're supported to thrive and grow, and recognised for the difference you make.




Were proudlyInvestors 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

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Work as part of a supportive team to enrich the lives of our residents
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Provide personalised care in line with individual care plans
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Encourage and join in with leisure and social activities
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Show kindness and respect to residents, families and colleagues every day



Your skills

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Enjoy working as part of a team to create a happy home
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No experience needed : we'll give you all the training and support you need
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Communicate clearly and adapt to different situations
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Bring energy, enthusiasm and a genuine care for older people



Your rewards


You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays),occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and acontributorypension, we've created a package to help you thrive:

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CQCinspection bonus
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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
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Company:paid life insurance
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Parental leave arrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme
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Company:funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
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Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
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Free mealsdependant on shift duration
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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.




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 sanctuary:care/jobs or follow us on socials.







Before you apply

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We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
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All roles require safeguarding and pre:employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
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Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
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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 ev