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.
Registered Nurse
The Meadows, Dornoch - IV25 3SF
£21.97 per hour + £3,000 welcome bonus
38.5 hours per week (Temporary maternity cover position)
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 The Meadows in Dornoch - IV25 3SF. 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 bonus when you join us, as well as CQC/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 arrangements and an annual leave purchase scheme
- Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where 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 leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay after 12 months’ service, and a pension matched 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.
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.
