Care Team Leader

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Occupational sick pay

Contributory pension

Inspection bonus

Health and wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave & annual leave purchase

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Free meals

Retail discounts

Job summary

Sanctuary Care’s Meadow View Residential Care Home in Canterbury is seeking a Care Team Leader. You will lead a compassionate team to deliver personalised care and create a welcoming, homely atmosphere for residents, guiding care staff and enhancing quality of life.

The role emphasizes teamwork, dignity, and respect, with a focus on professional development and continuous improvement across daily resident activities and care plans.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Experience in care

Clear communication

Team player

Kindness

Dignity & respect

Education

NVQ3/SVQ3 in Social Care

Job description

Title: Care Team Leader

Canterbury, Kent, GB, CT3 4GB

Care Team Leader

Meadow View Residential Care Home, Blackthorn Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4GB

£15.73 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 Meadow View in London. 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 Investors in People Gold 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

Your skills

• 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, alongside28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays),occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and acontributorypension, we've created a package to help you thrive:

• CQC/CI 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 arrangementsannual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working optionsinclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free mealsdependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• 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.

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