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Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualifie
Operation: Sanctuary Care
Closing Date:
Salary: £12.85 per hour
Requisition: 224177
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 Days and Nights
Caton House Residential and Nursing Home, 37 Epsom Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5NR
£12.85 per hour
Full time hours available
Why work for us?
We spend so much time at work, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let’s have some fun while we’re at work, support each other, and work hard as a team.
94% of our employees told us in a recent staff survey that they would recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work.
There are loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it, and daily job satisfaction at Caton House for all roles.
Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes, and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Caton House is special, and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.
At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people, and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for:
Your Mind and Body
* Occupational sick pay after 12 months’ service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
* Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
* Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
* A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme
Your Financial Wellbeing
* Additional compensation for overtime
* Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
* Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
* Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
* Life assurance
* Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity, and Shared)
Your Job
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
* Complimentary meals during long shifts
* Growth and development through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities, including a Team Leader Development programme
* Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
* Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 months’ service onwards
* CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)
Are you our next Care Assistant? Here’s more about the role:
* First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives. Let’s support our colleagues too and have fun in the process.
* We give the highest quality of personalised care to our residents in line with their individual care plans.
* Leisure and social activities are a really important part of the day – let’s get involved.
* If we can be the best Care Assistant by being kind and supportive to residents, their families, and colleagues, then we’re all doing a great job.
What skills do I need?
* Teamwork! A happy team makes for happy residents and a happy home.
* Experience is not essential; we will support you with training. What’s important is that you are caring, enthusiastic, and energetic.
* Good communication skills and a flexible approach are essential.
* Be kind and genuinely interested in older people and their needs, ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
We hope you feel you could be our next team member.
Job Reference: 224177
We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
We might get many applications, so we reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Please apply early.
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet customer needs with fairness and empathy. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and will make adjustments throughout the application process, in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident employer status.
Building Equality and Diversity
Sanctuary Group encourages applications from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to an inclusive environment. We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for successful applicants, which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
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