Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Trevern, 72 Melvill Rd, Falmouth TR11 4DD

£12.82 per hour plus pay rate enhancement on certain 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 Trevern in Falmouth.

Sanctuary Care is a not‑for‑profit organisation that provides high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. Our mission is to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, enriching the lives of residents, their loved ones and our dedicated staff.

• 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
• 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

• 20 days’ annual leave (pro rata, plus bank holidays)
• Occupational sick pay linked to length of service
• Contributory pension
• £1 per hour weekend and night shift enhancements
• CQC/CI inspection bonus
• 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
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements and paid volunteering days
• Company‑funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options
• Free staff meals on long shifts
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and brand‑new salary‑sacrifice electric car schemes

94% of our colleagues told us they would recommend Sanctuary Care to family and friends as a great place to work. This speaks to our supportive culture where everyone can thrive and we provide the tools, training and encouragement to reach your full potential.

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.

• 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.

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.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.