Care Assistant

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Bank Chef Manager Wantage Nursing Home, Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AR £19.38 per hour Hours as and when required - no late nights, no split shifts Deliver culinary excellence through a better work-life balance We're excited to welcome an experienced Bank Chef Manager to lead our culinary team at Wantage in Oxfordshire, delivering nutritious, restaurant-quality meals without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality. This is a hands-on leadership role where your culinary skills, creativity, and standards really matter, within a structured environment that supports balance and stability. We also celebrate culinary creativity through our annual Sanctuary Care MasterChef competition, giving Chef Managers the opportunity to showcase their skills, share ideas, and be recognised across the organisation. As a not-for-profit and Investors in People Gold organisation, every penny we make is reinvested into our people and our homes, with clear development pathways and recognition for the difference you make. 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

Lead the day to day running of the kitchen, supporting an Assistant Chef and Catering AssistantsPrepare and cook meals that meet individual dietary requirements for older peopleManage stock and waste while working within budgetMaintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance through regular checks and risk assessmentsRecruit, train and support the catering team to help them grow and succeed Your skills

Experience catering for the dietary needs of older peopleA valid food hygiene certificateA friendly, approachable nature and enjoyment of working with peopleConfidence leading and supporting a small team Your rewards You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside 28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) , occupationalsick pay linked to length of service, and a contributorypension , we've created a package to help you thrive: *CQC/CIinspection 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 counsellingCompany-paid life insuranceEnhanced parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase schemeCompany-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development ProgrammeFlexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networksFree meals dependant on shift durationExclusive 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 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. 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.