Care Assistant – Caton House, Milton Keynes
About the Role
We believe care is more than a job – it's a calling. We're excited to welcome a Care Assistant to our friendly team at Caton House in Milton Keynes. 94% of our colleagues say they'd recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, and you'll be joining a culture that supports and celebrates individual differences.
What We Offer
* Enjoy working as part of a team to create a happy home
* No experience needed – we’ll give you all the training and support you need
* Communicate clearly and adapt to different situations
* Bring energy, enthusiasm and a genuine care for older people
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a supportive team to enrich the lives of our residents
* Provide personalised care in line with individual care plans
* Encourage and join in with leisure and social activities
* Show kindness and respect to residents, families and colleagues every day
Requirements
* Right to work in the United Kingdom
* All roles require safeguarding and pre‑employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed
* Internal candidates must apply via the internal careers account
* We may close this advert early, so apply as soon as possible
* We work closely with the Home Office to prevent illegal working; enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required for successful candidates
Benefits
You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro‑rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we offer:
* CQC/CI inspection bonus
* Health and wellbeing support – Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments and an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial and legal advice, plus short‑term counselling
* Company‑paid life insurance
* Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
* Company‑funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
* Flexible working options and an inclusive culture supported by staff networks: PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
* Free meals depending on shift duration
* Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity, and is proud to have been awarded the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards for Best Training and Development and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.
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. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
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