Care Team Leader Nights

Sanctuary Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Canterbury is seeking a Care Team Leader for nights to support the daily needs of residents and oversee Care Assistants. The ideal candidate will have experience in care, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for elderly care. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of £15.20, with extensive benefits including additional training and financial support options.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential employee advice service

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Parental leave schemes

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Qualifications

• Experience leading, coaching, and motivating a team to deliver high quality care.
• Strong communication skills and a flexible approach.
• Kind and respectful attitude towards older people.

Responsibilities

• Look after the day-to-day needs of residents.
• Support Care Assistants in their development.
• Ensure residents feel comfortable and well cared for.
• Engage in leisure and social activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Experience in care

Communication

Kindness and genuine care

Education

NVQ3 in Social Care

Job description

Care Team Leader Nights

Meadow View Residential Care Home, Blackthorn Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4GB

£15.20 per hour, 39hrs per week, night duty (8pm start, 12hr shifts). Includes alternate weekend working.

Skills required

• Teamwork: happy team creates happy residents and a happy home.


• Experience in care essential; NVQ3 in Social Care desirable. Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care.


• Strong communication and a flexible approach.


• Kind, genuine care for older people, treating everyone with respect and dignity.

Why work for us?

At Sanctuary Care we enrich the lives of residents, staff and families. We offer flexible training, promotion opportunities, daily job satisfaction and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 months’ service (contracted hours only, qualifying period applies).


• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (medical and legal advice).


• Wellbeing resources through employee platforms including Aviva Digicare.


• Cycle to Work scheme.

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime.


• Financial wellbeing support including affordable loan access via salary finance and free mortgage advice.


• Exclusive discounts through our e‑hub platform.


• Contributory pension plan.


• Life assurance.


• Parental leave schemes (adoption, maternity, paternity and shared).

Your Job

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).


• Complimentary meals during long shifts.


• Growth and development through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities (Team Leader Development programme).


• Inclusivity through staff networks (Parent and Disability Networks).


• Loyalty recognition scheme from 12 months’ service onwards.


• CQC/CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria).

Role Overview

As Care Team Leader you will look after the day‑to‑day needs of residents, support Care Assistants in their development, and ensure residents feel comfortable and well cared for.

• Work with a team of like‑minded individuals committed to enriching residents’ lives.


• Provide personalised care alongside support and independent activities.


• Engage in leisure and social activities to enhance wellbeing.


• Be kind and supportive to residents, families and colleagues, setting a high standard of care.

Additional Training & Payment

Training in moving and handling recognised by a formal qualification, plus £250 per year.

Job Reference

224220

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, support a Disability Confident status and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the application process.

We work closely with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required and paid for upon successful application.

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