Care Team Leader

Sanctuary Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ annual leave pro rata

Occupational sick pay

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Exclusive retail discounts

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is seeking a Care Team Leader for Bartley Green Lodge Residential Care Home in Birmingham. The role focuses on residents’ wellbeing, delivering personalised care, and leading a team in daily activities and care plans.

A supportive workplace emphasizes growth and recognition within a values-driven environment. The position offers 39 hours per week at £15.34 per hour, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, dignity, and respectful treatment of residents.

Qualifications

• NVQ3/SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience in adult social care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the wellbeing of residents and help them feel at home
• Work together as a team to enrich residents’ lives and support colleagues
• Deliver personalised care in line with individual care plans
• Make leisure and social activities part of every day
• Guide and encourage Care Assistants in their development

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Empathy for elderly

Education

NVQ3/SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualifie

Operation: Sanctuary Care

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Requisition: 228089

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.

Care Team Leader

Bartley Green Lodge Residential Care Home , 137 Field Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands B32 4ER

£15.34 per hour

39 hours per week

Where purpose meets possibility

We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Care Team Leader to our friendly team at Bartley Green Lodge Residential Care Home in 137 Field Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands B32 4ER. 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 proudlyInvestors in People Platinum accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

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 and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

• Support the wellbeing of residents and help them feel at home
• Work together as a team to enrich residents’ lives and support colleagues
• Deliver personalised care in line with individual care plans
• Make leisure and social activities part of every day
• Guide and encourage Care Assistants in their development
• Experience in care (NVQ3/SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent is desirable)
• Ability to communicate clearly and work flexibly
• Team player who values collaboration
• Kindness and genuine interest in older people
• Commitment to treating everyone with dignity and respect

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• CQC inspection 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 counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• 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

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.
• 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.