Care Team Leader

Sanctuary Group; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' annual leave pro rata

Sick pay linked to length of service

Contributory pension

CQC inspection bonus

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Annual leave purchase scheme

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Staff networks

Exclusive retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice arrangements

Free uniform

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

We are seeking a Care Team Leader to join Barony Lodge in Nantwich, delivering compassionate, resident-centered care on day shifts. You will lead a small team, implement individual care plans, and help residents feel at home with dignity and respect. The role offers career development within a supportive, award-winning organisation.

Barony Lodge provides a friendly environment where teamwork, empathy, and high-quality care are valued, with opportunities for ongoing training and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in care 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 residents' wellbeing and help them feel at home.
• Work as a team to enrich residents' lives and support colleagues.
• Deliver personalised care per individual care plans.
• Incorporate leisure and social activities daily.
• Guide and encourage Care Assistants' development.

Skills

Care experience

Team player

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ/SVQ 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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Requisition: 230307

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.

Care Team Leader Days

39 Hours Available - Day Shifts- 12 hous shifts- Every other weekend working

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 Barony Lodge in Nantwich - Barony Road, CW5 5QS. 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 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 Old 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 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, 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
• 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
• Free uniform
• Refer a Friend scheme, rewarding you for helping great people join Sanctuary

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. Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.
• 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.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

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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.

Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.