Care Team Leader

Care Team Leader

Birchwood Court, Peterlee

£15.34 Per Hour

33 Hours available - Night Shifts

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 Care Team Leader to our friendly team at Birchwood Court in Peterlee. 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

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-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

Your skills

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-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

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:

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-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.

Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us?
Apply today and join us in leading the way in care. Curious about what it's like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at sanctuary-care/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

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-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.

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 Birchwood Court in Peterlee. 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

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-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:

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-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