Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group • Full-time • South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom • 3w ago

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ at Sanctuary Care, whether that’s our staff, residents or family members.

Care Assistant 

Forefaulds Care Home, East Kilbride

£13.45 per hour

33 Hours Per Week (Days or Nights Required - Alternative Weekends)

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 Forefaulds in East Kilbride.

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 20 days’ annual leave (pro rata, plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

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 and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
Free staff meals on long shifts
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.

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 www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

We’re committed to safeguarding everyone we support. Roles are subject to criminal record checks, relevant qualifications, and other pre-employment checks. Please note: If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once your employment has commenced.

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.

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.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults 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.

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