Title: Registered Nurse

Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, GB, KA1 2BP

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.

Registered Nurse

Howard House, 13 Howard St, Kilmarnock KA1 2BP

£21.97 per hour + £3,000 welcome bonus

22 hours per week to cover day and night shifts

Be Part of a Care Provider Leading the Way in Clinical Excellence

Nursing is more than a job – it’s a calling. If you’re a Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference, we’d love to welcome you to our friendly and professional team at Howard House in 13 Howard St, Kilmarnock KA1 2BP. 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 not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’re already experienced in social care nursing, or you’re looking for a change in direction, we’ll support you every step of the way – from your first day.

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. Learn more about our clinical initiatives, benefits and award win at ​bit.ly/NursingWin.

Sanctuary Care Nurses:

• Provide high-quality nursing care aligned with the NMC code
• Demonstrate exceptional clinical knowledge and competence using research-based practice
• Have excellent communication and record keeping skills
• Show a commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning
• Manage holistic care and emergency situations
• Lead a team of care professionals with kindness and compassion
• Work collaboratively with internal and external teams
• Support learning and development of clinical colleagues and student nurses
• Value and respect older people and their individual needs

Your rewards

• £3,000 welcome bonuswhen you join us, as well asCQC/CI inspection bonus
• Company-funded training and support– including clinical development, NMC revalidation, CPD support, and a dedicated clinical team to help you lead the way and grow
• Health and wellbeing support– including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, a 24/7 support programme offering medical, financial and legal advice, plus short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Enhanced parental leave arrangementsand anannual leave purchase scheme
• Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
• 33 days’ annual leavepro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays),occupational sick payafter 12 months’ service, and apensionmatched up to 7%

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 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.

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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