Care Team Leader

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.

Care Team Leader - Days

St Breock Residential Care Home, Whiterock, Wadebridge PL27 7NN

£15.45 per hour

18 hours per week -

Overtime available to cover holidays. Occasional night shift cover may be needed.

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 St Breock Residential Care Home in Wadebridge. 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

Your skills

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:

CQC/CI

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 www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials. 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.

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. #EnrichingCare

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.