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
Pinewood Residential Care Home, 96 Manford Way, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 4DA
Pay (£13.10 per hour)
17 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 Pinewood Residential Care Home in Chigwell .
We're proudly Investors 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
1. Work as part of a supportive team to enrich the lives of our residents
2. Provide personalised care in line with individual care plans
3. Encourage and join in with leisure and social activities
4. Show kindness and respect to residents, families and colleagues every day
Your skills
5. Enjoy working as part of a team to create a happy home
6. No experience needed – we’ll give you all the training and support you need
7. Communicate clearly and adapt to different situations
8. Bring energy, enthusiasm and a genuine care for older people
Your rewards
You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 20 days’ annual leave (pro rata, plus bank holidays), occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and a contributorypension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:
9. CQC/CI inspection bonus
10. 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
11. Company-paid life insurance
12. Parental leave arrangementsand paid volunteering days
13. Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
14. Flexible working options
15. Free staff meals on long shifts
16. Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and brand-new salary sacrifice electric car schemes
Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.
94% of our colleagues told us they would recommend Sanctuary Care to family and friends as a great place to work. This speaks to more than just our testament to creating a supportive culture where everyone can thrive; it’s our promise to support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.
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 or follow us on socials.
Before you apply
We’re currently only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
If you’re applying internally, please use your internal careers account to submit your application.
We may receive a high volume of applications and reserve the right to close this advert early – so don’t miss out, apply as soon as you can.
Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.