Care Team Leader

SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED; Minehead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Free meals

Job summary

SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED is seeking a Care Team Leader for The Winsor Nursing Home in Minehead, Somerset. This role runs 33 hours per week at £15.34 per hour, with a supportive team and a strong focus on person-centred care.

You will lead care delivery, support residents, and promote wellbeing in a home-like environment. We offer extensive benefits, including 28 days’ annual leave pro rata, pension, training and development, and flexible working options within a not-for-profit care group renowned

Qualifications

• Experience in care or social care setting is desirable.
• Safeguarding and pre-employment checks required; DBS and Home Office guidance followed.

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

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Empathy

Dignity & respect

Education

NVQ/SVQ in Social Care

Job description

Care Team Leader The Winsor Nursing Home, The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5AW

£15.34 per hour, 33 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 The Winsor in Somerset. 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 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

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 offer a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, recognise your contribution, and help you build a rewarding career with Sanctuary:

• CQC inspection bonus
• Overtime Enhancement
• 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
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
• Free uniform
• Refer a Friend scheme, rewarding you for helping great people join Sanctuary

Our values and requirements

• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks where needed. Information provided during recruitment may be verified as part of these checks.
• 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.
• 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. 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.