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.Role and Location

Care Team Leader13 Howard St, Kilmarnock KA1 2BP£14.60 per hourResponsibilities

First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – let’s support our colleagues too and have fun in the processWe give the highest quality of personalised care to our residents in line with their individual care plansLeisure and social activities are a really important part of the day – let’s get stuck inIt’s very simple – if we can be the best Care Team Leader we can be by being kind and supportive in every way to our residents, their families and our colleagues, then we’re all doing a great job.What skills do I need?

Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy homeExperience in care is an essential requirement for role, an SVQ3 in Social Care is also desirableBeing able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approachYou will also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve.Benefits and Additional Information

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)Complimentary meals during long shiftsGrowth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities including a Team Leader Development programmeAbility to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability NetworkLoyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwardsCI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva DigicareA greener commute with our Cycle to Work schemeAdditional compensation for overtimeFinancial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage adviceExclusive discounts through our e-hub platformSecuring your future with our contributory pension planLife assuranceParental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)Are you our next Care Team Leader? Here’s more about the role

As a Care Team Leader, you will look after the day-to-day needs of our residents, whilst showing compassion, care and commitment to having a positive impact on their lives. You will work with a team of like-minded individuals, all with a desire to ensuring that our residents are comfortable in their home. You will also support Care Assistants in their development.We work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives and support colleagues while having funWe provide high-quality, personalised care aligned with individual care plansLeisure and social activities are a fundamental part of the dayBe kind and supportive to residents, families and colleaguesWhat skills do I need?Team workCare experience is essential; SVQ3 in Social Care is desirableStrong communication and flexible approachKinder approach to older people and their needsWe hope you feel you could be our next team member.Job Reference: 223853We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.If you are applying internally, use your internal careers account to submit your application.We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.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.Building Equality and DiversitySanctuary 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. A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults 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 ..... full job details .....