Care Assistant
Meadows House Residential and Nursing Home, 95 Tudway Road, Kidbrooke, London,
SE3 9YG
£13.80 per hour
33 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
Meadows House in London. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues
highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a
culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference
you make.
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
* 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
Your skills
* 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
Your rewards
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’ve created a package to help you
thrive:
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* 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 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 where everyone belongs,
supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality
and Parent networks
* Free meals dependant on shift duration
* 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 www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs [https://www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs] or
follow us on socials.
Before you apply
* We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in
the UK.
* All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal
records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please
get in touch.
* Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
* 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 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.
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