Care Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in East Kilbride is looking for a Care Team Leader to oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality care for residents. The ideal candidate will possess experience in care, strong teamwork skills, and a compassionate approach towards older individuals. This role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential employee advice service

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and career opportunities

Complimentary meals during shifts

Qualifications

• Teamwork is essential for a supportive environment.
• Experience in care is necessary for this role.
• SVQ3 in Social Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Look after the day-to-day needs of residents.
• Support Care Assistants in their development.
• Contribute to delivering personalized care.

Skills

Teamwork

Experience in care

Strong communication skills

Flexible approach

Kindness and care for older people

Education

SVQ3 in Social Care

Job description

Overview

Care Team Leader Nights – Forefaulds Care Home, 33-39 Blackbraes Road, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G74 3JY

Salary: £14.60 per hour • Nights only

Are you our next Care Team Leader? Here’s more about the role:

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.

Responsibilities

• Look after the day-to-day needs of our residents, whilst showing compassion, care and commitment to having a positive impact on their lives.


• Work with a team of like-minded individuals, all with a desire to ensuring that our residents are comfortable in their home.


• Support Care Assistants in their development.


• Contribute to delivering the highest quality personalised care in line with individual care plans.


• Support leisure and social activities as an important part of the day.


• Be kind and supportive to residents, their families and colleagues to help us be the best we can be.

What skills/requirements do I need?

• Teamwork: a happy team makes for happy residents and a happy home.


• Experience in care is an essential requirement for the role.


• An SVQ3 in Social Care is desirable.


• Strong communication skills and a flexible approach.


• Kindness and a genuine care for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve.

Job Reference: 225053

We are currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. We may withdraw this advertisement at any time. For internal applications, please use your internal careers account.

Benefits and Support

• Your Mind and Body: Occupational sick pay after 12 months (contracted hours only, subject to qualifying period); confidential 24/7 employee advice service; wellbeing resources through Aviva Digicare; Cycle to Work scheme


• Your Financial Wellbeing: Additional overtime; access to affordable loans via Salary Finance; free mortgage advice; exclusive discounts via our e-hub platform; contributory pension plan; life assurance


• Your Job: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata); complimentary meals during long shifts; training and internal career opportunities including a Team Leader Development programme; inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network; loyalty recognition after 12 months; CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check will be necessary for a successful application, which Sanctuary will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.