Care Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Scotland is seeking a Care Team Leader to enhance the lives of residents by ensuring compassionate care and team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have experience in care, strong communication skills, and a commitment to promoting quality personalized care. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

24/7 confidential employee support

Contributory pension plan

Discretionary bonuses

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in care is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a flexible approach.
• Kind nature with a genuine regard for older people.

Responsibilities

• Look after the day-to-day needs of residents.
• Support Care Assistants in their development.
• Promote high quality, personalised care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Compassion

Education

SVQ3 in Social Care

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

Care Team Leader

Location: 13 Howard St, Kilmarnock KA1 2BP

Salary: £14.60 per hour

Contract: Full time hours available

Closing Date: see job posting for details

Requisition: 223853

We are currently accepting applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

What you will be doing (Responsibilities)

• Look after the day-to-day needs of residents, showing compassion, care and commitment to making a positive impact on their lives.
• Work with a team of like-minded individuals to ensure residents are comfortable in their home.
• Support Care Assistants in their development.
• Lead the team to enrich residents’ lives and collaborate with families and colleagues with kindness and support.
• Promote high quality, personalised care in line with individual care plans.
• Facilitate leisure and social activities as part of daily routine.

What skills and qualifications do I need?

• Teamwork – a happy team contributes to happy residents and a happy home.
• Experience in care is essential; an SVQ3 in Social Care is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and a flexible approach.
• Kind nature with a genuine regard for older people and their needs, treating everyone with respect and dignity.

Benefits and development

• On request: 24/7 confidential employee support (medical and legal advice).
• Wellbeing resources through employee platforms; Cycle to Work scheme.
• Overtime compensation; contributory pension plan; life assurance; discretionary bonuses (subject to criteria).
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared).
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Complimentary meals during long shifts; extensive training and internal career opportunities, including a Team Leader Development programme.
• Inclusive staff networks (e.g., Parent Network, Disability Network) and loyalty recognition from 12 months of service.

Are you our next Care Team Leader?

As a Care Team Leader, you will look after the day-to-day needs of our residents, whilst showing compassion, care and commitment to having a positive impact on their lives. You will work with a team of like-minded individuals, all with a desire to ensure our residents are comfortable in their home. You will also support Care Assistants in their development.

• First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives and support colleagues.
• We provide the highest quality personalised care in line with individual care plans.
• Leisure and social activities are an important part of the day.
• Be kind and supportive to residents, families and colleagues, striving to be the best Care Team Leader you can be.

Additional information

• We are committed to inclusion and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
• Right to work in the UK is required; internal applicants should use their internal careers account.
• We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time; please apply early.
• We comply with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident employer status and provide adjustments during the application process.

Equality, diversity and safeguarding

Sanctuary Group encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment. We work with the Home Office to ensure legal working status. A PVG check for Protecting Vulnerable Groups will be necessary for successful applicants, which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.