Sanctuary Care is recruiting a Care Assistant to join the team at Bridge View House, Magdalen Yard Road, Dundee, Angus.
This role offers an opportunity to work in adult social care with full training provided, making previous care experience unnecessary. The successful applicant will support residents with personalised care while helping create a positive and welcoming home environment.
Important: Sanctuary states that it can only accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK. The advert does not state that visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Job Details
- Employer: Sanctuary Care
- Job title: Care Assistant
- Location: Bridge View House, Magdalen Yard Road, Dundee, Angus, DD1 4LQ
- Salary: £13.45 per hour
- Hours: 33 hours per week – days
- Night shifts: 44 hours per week
- Job reference: 229180
- Department: Health and Social Care
- Sector: Adult social care
- Closing date: Not specified; the employer may close the advert early
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you will become part of a supportive team helping to improve the daily lives of residents at Bridge View House.
The role involves providing individualised care, supporting residents with their care plans and encouraging participation in social and leisure activities.
Sanctuary says it aims to create an inclusive workplace where employees are supported to develop and are recognised for the contribution they make.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team to enhance residents’ quality of life.
- Provide personalised care in accordance with individual care plans.
- Encourage residents to participate in leisure and social activities.
- Treat residents, families and colleagues with kindness and respect.
- Adapt your communication and approach to different situations.
- Contribute to creating a positive and welcoming care-home environment.
Requirements
Previous care experience is not required for this position. Sanctuary states that full training and support will be provided.
The employer is looking for applicants who:
- Enjoy working as part of a team.
- Have clear communication skills.
- Can adapt to different situations.
- Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm.
- Have a genuine interest in caring for older people.
- Can provide respectful and person-centred support.
Training and Career Development
Training is a significant part of the opportunity. Sanctuary states that company-funded training and ongoing career development are available.
Development opportunities include access to its Team Leader Development Programme, supporting employees who want to progress within the organisation.
Salary and Benefits
The role pays £13.45 per hour and includes a range of benefits, subject to eligibility and qualifying criteria.
Benefits listed by Sanctuary include:
- 28 days’ annual leave pro rata, including bank holidays.
- Occupational sick pay linked to length of service.
- Contributory pension.
- CQC/CI inspection bonus.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Aviva Digicare+ and virtual GP appointments.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Parental leave arrangements.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Company-funded training and career development.
- Flexible working options.
- Free meals depending on shift duration.
- Exclusive retail discounts.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Salary sacrifice arrangements.
Visa Sponsorship and Right to Work
Visa sponsorship: Not stated as available.
Sanctuary explicitly states:
“We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.”
Therefore, applicants who require new UK visa sponsorship should not assume that this vacancy offers sponsorship. Applicants should already have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying.
Pre-Employment Checks
The successful applicant will be required to complete safeguarding and pre-employment checks.
These may include:
- Criminal records checks.
- Overseas police checks where required.
- A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check relating to protected adults.
Sanctuary states that it will pay for the required PVG check.
Working Pattern
The vacancy offers:
- Day shifts: 33 hours per week.
- Night shifts: 44 hours per week.
Flexible working options are also listed among the available benefits.
Application and Selection Process
Applicants should apply through Sanctuary’s recruitment system.
Sanctuary advises that the vacancy may close early, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Internal candidates should apply through their internal careers account.
Applicants should also ensure they meet the employer’s UK right-to-work requirement before submitting an application.
Closing Date
No specific closing date is provided in the advert.
Important: The employer may close the vacancy early.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the official Sanctuary Care vacancy page:
Source
Employer: Sanctuary Care
Job reference: 229180
Location: Dundee, Angus
Salary: £13.45 per hour