Care Team Leader

Sanctuary Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave pro rata incl. bank hols

Sick pay linked to length of service

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support including

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Training and career development

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture and staff networks

Exclusive retail discounts

Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice

Free uniform

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is hiring a Care Team Leader for Lake View Residential Care Home in Brookside, Telford, Shropshire TF3 1LB. You will lead night shifts, support residents, and coordinate a team to deliver personalised care aligned with each care plan.

The role requires promoting wellbeing, delivering activities, and mentoring Care Assistants. 39 hours per week, nights, with competitive rewards and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• NVQ3/SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent desirable.
• Experience in care setting desirable.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work flexibly.

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 leadership

Communication

Flexible working

Kindness

Team player

Education

NVQ3/SVQ3 in Social Care

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Domestic and Housekeeping

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £15.34 per hour

Requisition: 229156

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 - Nights

Lake View Residential Care Home , Brookside Avenue, Brookside, Telford, Shropshire TF3 1LB

£15.34 per hour

39 hours per week - Nights

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 Lake View Residential Care Home in Brookside Avenue, Brookside, Telford, Shropshire TF3 1LB. 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 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 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.

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.

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