Care Team Leader Days

SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED; Wantage; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Pension

Night shift enhancement £1 per hour

Health and wellbeing support

Life insurance

Training and development

Flexible working options

Free meals

Staff discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited in Wantage is seeking a Care Team Leader to support the wellbeing of residents and lead a compassionate care team at Wantage Nursing Home. You will deliver personalised care, coordinate activities, and promote a respectful environment for older people.

This role emphasizes teamwork, development of Care Assistants, and delivering high-quality care within a supportive, not-for-profit organisation that values its staff and residents.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Care experience

Clear communication

Team player

Empathy

Respect and dignity

Job description

• 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.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. 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.

• 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

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 Wantage Nursing Home in Wantage. 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 proudly Investors in People Gold 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

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've created a package to help you thrive:

• £1 per hour night shift enhancement


• 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


• Free meals dependant on shift duration


• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements