Care Team Leader

Sanctuary Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Canterbury is seeking a Care Team Leader to supervise daily operations and lead a team of Care Assistants. The role involves ensuring that residents receive high-quality, person-centered care while supporting the development of team members. Ideal candidates will have experience in care, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for caring for older people. This opportunity offers various benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

24/7 employee advice service

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in care is essential.
• Ability to lead and motivate a care team.
• Genuine interest in older people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the care home.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Ensure personalized care plans are followed.

Skills

Experience in care

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

NVQ3 in Social Care

Job description

Overview

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

Salary: £15.20 per hour • Hours: 39 hours per week available on Night duty (8pm start, 12hr shifts); alternate weekend working.

Closing Date:

Requisition: 224220

Proud to be not-for-profit, Sanctuary Care provides high quality care homes where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Our mission is to enrich the lives of residents, their loved ones, and our dedicated staff by going beyond standard care expectations.

Responsibilities

• Look after the day-to-day needs of residents with compassion, care and commitment to positively impact their lives.
• Lead, coach and motivate a team to deliver high-quality care; support Care Assistants in their development.
• Work with a team to ensure residents are comfortable in their home and follow individual care plans.
• Participate in leisure and social activities with residents.
• Ensure high standards of personalised care in line with individual care plans.

Requirements

• Experience in care is essential; NVQ3 in Social Care is desirable.
• Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team; strong communication and a flexible approach.
• Kindness and a genuine interest in older people and their needs; respectful, dignified treatment of all residents.

Benefits and Support

• Occupational sick pay after 12 months’ service (contracted hours, qualifying period).
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (includes medical and legal advice).
• Wellbeing resources via employee platforms including Aviva Digicare.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing: overtime, access to affordable loans via salary finance, free mortgage advice, exclusive discounts, contributory pension plan, life assurance, parental leave schemes.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata); complimentary meals during long shifts.
• Growth and development through training and internal career opportunities including a Team Leader Development programme.
• Inclusion through staff networks (e.g., Parent Network, Disability Network) and loyalty recognition after 12 months.
• CQC/CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria).

About the Role

As a Care Team Leader you will supervise daily operations, lead a team of Care Assistants, and ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centered care. You will support the development of team members and ensure all care is delivered according to care plans. You will be passionate about caring for older people and have prior health and social care experience.

• Teamwork to enrich residents’ lives and support colleagues.
• Commitment to high-quality, individually tailored care.
• Engagement in leisure and social activities with residents.
• Kindness and support towards residents, families, and colleagues.

Re-train the trainer for moving and handling, with an additional £250.00 payment per year. Training with a formal qualification is available.

We hope you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 224220

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We are only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. Internal applicants should submit via their internal careers account. We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Apply early.

Inclusion is a core value. Sanctuary Care is committed to a diverse, inclusive environment. We will make reasonable adjustments during the application process per our Disability Confident status.

Building Equality and Diversity

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and work to create an inclusive environment for employees and customers. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary for successful applicants, which Sanctuary Care will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.