Care Team Leader

Sanctuary Group; Monkton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Sick pay

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible working options

Company-funded training

Inclusive culture

Exclusive retail discounts

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a Care Team Leader for Howard House in Kilmarnock (KA1 2BP). The role pays £15.45 per hour for 33 hours per week and focuses on delivering compassionate, resident-centered care in a supportive team environment.

You’ll lead care colleagues, promote wellbeing, and coordinate activities to enrich residents’ lives, with ongoing development opportunities within a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in care (NVQ3/SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent is desirable)
• Ability to communicate clearly and work flexibly
• Team player who values collaboration

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

Team player

Compassionate care

Clear communication

Education

NVQ3/SVQ3 in Social Care

Job description

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

Operation: Sanctuary Care

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Salary: £15.45 per hour

Requisition: 223853

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ at Sanctuary Care, whether that’s our staff, residents or family members.

Care Team Leader

£15.45 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 Howard House in Kilmarnock - Howard Street, KA1 2BP. 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 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


• Experience in care (NVQ3/SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent is desirable)


• Ability to communicate clear​ly 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/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 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.


• 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.

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.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults 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.