About the job

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.

Registered Nurse

Wantage Nursing Home, Oxfordshire

£23.15 per hour + £3,000 welcome bonus

44 hours per week – Alternate Weekends

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 Wantage Nursing Home in Oxfordshire. With 94% of our colleagues saying they would recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture where you’re supported to thrive and grow, and 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 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%

Free meals dependant on shift duration

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.