Care Team Leader

Sanctuary Group; Pencaitland; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible working options

Exclusive retail discounts

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking dedicated caregivers in Pencaitland to support the wellbeing of residents. The role involves delivering personalized care and working collaboratively with teams to enrich residents' lives. Candidates should have a genuine interest in older people and possess good communication skills.

Work hours are 22 hours per week at a rate of £15.45 per hour, with various rewards such as health support and career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate kindness and the ability to contribute to a positive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is desirable.
• Strong communication skills.
• Interest in supporting older individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support the wellbeing of residents.
• Work as a team to enrich residents’ lives.
• Deliver personalized care in accordance with care plans.
• Guide and encourage Care Assistants.

Skills

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

Ability to communicate clearly

Kindness and genuine interest in older people

Job description

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.

Salary: £15.45 per hour

22 hours per week

Where purpose meets possibility

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

• 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.

Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us? Apply today and join us in leading the way in care.Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

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.

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.