Bank Care Team Leader

Overview

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our 'family' at Sanctuary Care, whether that's our staff, residents or family members.

Bank Care Team Leader

Forefaulds Care Home, 33-39 Blackbraes Road, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G74 3JY

£14.82 per hour • Hours as and when required

Requisition: 226402

Closing Date:

Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified) • Operation: Sanctuary Care

Salary: £14.82 per hour

We are currently seeking a Care Team Leader to join Forefaulds Care Home. This role involves leading day-to-day care for residents, modelling compassion and commitment, and supporting Care Assistants in their development.

Responsibilities

• As a Care Team Leader, you will look after the day-to-day needs of residents, with compassion, care and a positive impact on their lives.
• Work with a team of like-minded individuals to ensure residents are comfortable in their home.
• Support Care Assistants in their development.
• Ensure the team provides the highest quality of personalised care in line with individual care plans.
• Facilitate leisure and social activities as part of daily routines.

What skills do I need?

• Teamwork: a happy team leads to happy residents and a happy home.
• Experience in care is essential; an SVQ3 in Social Care is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and a flexible approach.
• Kindness and genuine regard for older people and their needs, ensuring respect and dignity for all.

Benefits and wellbeing

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 months of service (for those on contracted hours and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with the Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans 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 including a Team Leader Development Programme
• Involvement in inclusive staff networks (e.g., Parent Network, Disability Network)
• Loyalty recognition from 12 months' service
• CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Application notes

Are you our next Care Team Leader? If so, apply now. We are only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If applying internally, use your internal careers account. We may withdraw this advertisement at any time; please apply early. Sanctuary is committed to inclusion and equality, and we will make reasonable adjustments during the application process in line with our Disability Confident employer status. We work with diverse backgrounds to support our mission.

Additional notes

Sanctuary Group encourages applications from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment. We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. A PVG check may be necessary for successful applicants, which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.