Sanctuary Group
Care Team Leader
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Care Team Leader (Nights) – Westwood House, East Kilbride – G75 8SN
About the Role
Sanctuary Care is proud to embody our core values: inclusion, diversity, and empowerment. At the heart of every role is our belief that a more diverse workforce makes better care possible. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds and commit to reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
Our mission is simple: we’re a not-for-profit, Investors in People Gold-accredited organisation where every penny we earn goes directly back into supporting our teams and résidents. Join our award-winning team as Care Team Leader in East Kilbride and contribute to a culture where connection, growth, and dignity are central.
The Opportunity
With 94% of colleagues recommending Sanctuary Care as a place to work, you’ll find: ✔ Supportive leadership to guide your progression ✔ A genuinely kind and inclusive workplace ✔ Recognition for your impact on care quality
As part of our 2025 Nursing Times Award-winning organisation – recognised for Excellence in Older People’s Care and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group – you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing residents’ lives while nurturing team excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Resident-Centred Care
✔ Guide and encourage personalised care in line with individual care plans ✔ Facilitate leisure and social activities to enrich daily life ✔ Foster a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel at home
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Team Leadership
✔ Collaborate with team members to improve care delivery ✔ Provide mentorship and guidance to Care Assistants
Requirements
Experience & Skills
✅ Proven experience in social care (or equivalent – NVQ/SVQ 3 in Social Care is desirable) ✅ Effective communication and ability to work flexibly, especially overnight ✅ A natural team player with a commitment to collaborative care ✅ A genuine passion for supporting older adults ✅ Committment to dignity, respect, and integrity in all interactions
Your Rewards & Benefits
Beyond competitive pay (£15.45 p/h, 33 hours/week nights), you’ll benefit from:
- 32,6+ days’ annual leave (pro-rata with bank holidays)
- Occupational sick pay linked to tenure
- Competitive pension scheme (contributory)
- Estates bonuses (for CQC/CI inspections met)
- Comprehensive health & wellbeing support:
- Virtual GP Aviva Digcare+ access
- Employee Assistance Programme (including illness, financial, and counselling support)
- Personal life insurance paid for by the company
- Flexible family-friendly policies – parental leave and leave-buy arrangements
- Career development:
- Team Leader Development Programme
- Paid training opportunities
- Personal well-being benefits:
- Free meals (dependent on shift duration)
- Retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
- Cycle-to-Work & Care Credit scheme
- An inclusive culture with staff networks for PRISM, Disability, Race & Parent resources
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Location & Commitment
📍 Westwood House 📍 East Milton Grove 📍 East Kilbride, G75 8SN
Schedule: Overnight shifts (not regular weekends/early mornings) Hours: 33 hours per week (flexible scheduling options discussed) Right to Work: Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Safeguarding & Stewardship
✅ Right to Work availability confirmed ✅ Safeguarding checks mandatory: criminal record & relevant residential checks applicable ✅ For internal candidates, apply via your Internal Job Portal
"Preventing illegal working": Sanctuary Care works closely with the UK Home Office.
A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check will be carried out for unsuitable roles but only upon invitation.
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🚀 Embark on your care career adventure at Sanctuary: apply today at sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs.
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