Senior Team Leader

Sanctuary; Coventry; On-site; GBP 41,015,000 - 54,114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CQC inspection bonus

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave

Team Leader Development Programme

Flexible working

Free meals

Exclusive retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice arrangements

Job summary

Sanctuary Care in Coventry is seeking a Senior Care Team Leader for Lammas House Residential Care Home to oversee resident wellbeing, guide staff, and manage rotas. The role involves delivering personalised care aligned with care plans, and supporting activities to enhance residents' quality of life.

The position is 40 hours per week, temporary for 6 months, paying £16.84 per hour. The team works to high standards with a focus on dignity and safety for older people.

Qualifications

• Experience in care (NVQ3/SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent is desirable)
• Ability to communicate clearly and work flexibly
• Have experience of dealing with pre admission assessments and proven experience of managing people and rota management
• 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
• Manage the homes rotas appropriately to ensure the home is operating efficiently, as well as being responsible for the safe administration of medication

Skills

Experience in care

Clear communication

rota management

Team player

Kindness and respect

Dignity and respect

Education

NVQ3/SVQ3 in Social Care

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.

Senior Care Team Leader Lammas House Residential Care Home, Coventry - Lammas Road, CV6 1QH £16.84 per hour 40 hours per week - temporary position for 6 months

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 Senior Care Team Leader to our friendly team at Lammas House Residential Care Home in Coventry - Lammas Road, CV6 1QH. 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
• Manage the homes rotas appropriately to ensure the home is operating efficiently, as well as being responsible for the safe administration of medication.

Your skills

• Experience in care (NVQ3/SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent is desirable)
• Ability to communicate clearly and work flexibly
• Have experience of dealing with pre admission assessments and proven experience of managing people and rota management
• 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've created a package to help you thrive:

• 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
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• 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.

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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.

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.