Sanctuary Group
Care Team Leader
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Sanctuary Care – Care Team Leader
At Sanctuary Care, we’re proud to be a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care homes where dignity, respect, and enrichment are at our core. Our mission goes beyond expected standards—we work to enrich the lives of our residents, their loved ones, and our valued team.
Role: Care Team Leader, Ashley House Residential Care Home
Location: Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0XT Salary: £15.54 per hour Hours: 22 hours per week
About the Role
We’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives—so if you’d like to join a team where your skills, kindness, and commitment to dignity and respect matter, we’d love to hear from you.
At 94% of our colleagues would recommend Sanctuary Care as an incredible place to work, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive culture where you can thrive and grow. As an Investors in People Gold-accredited and not-for-profit organisation, every penny we earn is reinvested into our people and our homes.
As part of an award-winning team (2025 Nursing Times Award and Care Home Awards multiple winners), your role will focus on:
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the wellbeing and individuality of residents, ensuring they feel truly at home.
- Working in collaboration with the team to enrich residents’ lives through thoughtful care.
- Implementing personalised care plans for each resident.
- Leading leasure and social activities that make every day meaningful.
- Mentoring and guiding Care Assistants, fostering their professional development.
- Supporting staff to deliver exceptional care in line with Sanctuary Care’s values.
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Key Requirements
To excel in this role, we’re looking for:
- Experience in social care (or equivalent to NVQ3/SVQ3 in Social Care—desirable but not mandatory).
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively.
- A passion for teamwork, ensuring everyone feels supported.
- A genuine compassion for older adults and a deep commitment to dignity and respect.
Why Join Sanctuary Care?
You won’t just get a job—you’ll get a rewarding career, backed by exclusive benefits, growth opportunities, and a culture that values every colleague.
Our Benefits Include:
✅ Generous time off – 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (plus UK public holidays). ✅ Occupational sick pay tied to length of service. ✅ Contributory pension scheme for long-term financial security. ✅ Performance-driven perks:
- Performance-related CQC/CI inspection bonus.
- Aviva Digicare+ – virtual GP appointments, 24/7 digital health checks, and the ability to book pharmacy and physiotherapy appointments instantly.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): medical, legal, financial advice, and short-term counselling. ✅ Free company-paid life insurance. ✅ Family-friendly support: parental leave arrangements and an annual leave purchase scheme. ✅ Cultural & financial investments:
- Company-funded training, including the Team Leader Development Programme.
- Flexible work options, equality networks (e.g., PRISM, Disability, Race Equality, and Parent, networks). ✅ Practical perks:
- Free meals based on shift lengths.
- Exclusive discounts (staff retail, Cycle to Work, salary sacrifice car schemes).
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Inclusion & Commitment
We are committed to a culture where everyone belongs, and we prioritise diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation. Here’s what that means to us:
🔹 We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make reasonable adjustments in interviews. 🔹 We actively arm relationships with the Home Office to uphold fair working practices. 🔹 Upon successful application, we’ll carry out an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and arrange pre-employment safeguarding checks (including criminal records and foreign police checks, if needed).
Application & Next Steps
To begin your inspiring career with us, please ensure: 📌 You have the right to work in the UK. 📌 You’re prepared for safeguarding and employment checks (DBS and overseas police clearances if applicable). 📌 Internal candidates apply via our internal careers platform.
Note: Some vacancies may close early, so we encourage early applications.
Explore what it’s like to join us: 🌐 Visit sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs 📱 Follow us on social media for real stories and values in action.
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