Sanctuary Group
Care Team Leader
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Care Team Leader
Care Team Leader - Nights
About Sanctuary Care
Inclusive excellence drives everything we do.
Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive organisation where residents, colleagues and communities thrive—coupled with fairness, empathy, and the warmth of genuine human connection. A range of ideas and perspectives makes us stronger, and we’re passionate about late applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to offering adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process.
Where purpose meets possibility, joining Sanctuary Care is more than employment—it’s a calling.
About the Role
You’ll lead our Care Team at Penberthy House Residential Care Home, supporting the wellbeing, dignity and daily enrichment of our residents. Based in Newquay, Cornwall, you’ll contribute to a culture where norms and futures are reimagined together, backed by award-winning care and unparalleled opportunities for growth.
Penberthy House offers 40.25 hours available at £15.45 per hour (pro-rata annual leave included).
Meet Your Days
- Location: Penberthy House, 111 Mount Wise, Newquay TR7 2BT
- Shift: Nights
Responsibilities
Your mission will focus on:
- Supporting resident’s wellbeing: Ensuring every day is meaningful, safe, and comforting, fostering a sense of home and belonging.
- Guiding Care Assistants: Empowering your team to provide exceptional personalised care aligned with residents’ individual plans.
- Social enrichment: Creating daily opportunities for leisure and connection, from conversations to arts and culture.
- Collaborative culture: Working hand-in-hand with colleagues to enrich residents’ lives and nurture your own professional development.
- Workplace sentiment: Leading compassionate leadership where your team—both near and far—thrive.
Requirements
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:
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- Care experience: Ideally, an NVQ Level 3/SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Caring personality: A genuine interest in older people, an aptitude for fostering dignity, and an unwavering commitment to their dignity and respect.
- Communication skills: Clear, professional, and fitting communication that adapts dynamically.
- Resilience and collaboration: An ability to adapt, lead, and inspire—valuable in team dynamics.
- Right to work presence: Applications will only be accepted from UK residents with legal right to work.
Note: Criminal records checks will apply on successful application, including DBS (often called an Enhanced DBS). Sanctuary Housing Association, our parent charity, oversees this process and will cover related costs. This role also requires ongoing adherence to safeguarding policies.
Rewards and Benefits
In recognition of your work, here’s what we provide beyond the basics (including competitive sector rates with progression):
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Workplace privileges:
- 28 days’ annual leave (fully paid) plus bank holidays.
- Occupational sick pay linked to tenure.
- Contributory pension plan.
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Wellbeing: Because we prioritise every person here:
- Digicare+ through Aviva: free digital GP appointments anytime.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support in health, legal, financial, and short-term counselling.
- Company-paid life insurance from day one.
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Financial perks:
- Parental leave aligned with UK standards, plus an annual leave purchase scheme to tailor paid time off.
- Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice offers.
- Exclusive retail discounts (think high street and beyond).
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Development:
- Unlimited company training to upskill your next steps.
- Specialified programme: Team Leader Development Programme.
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Performance recognition: Adjusted in line with CQC/CAH Inspection results per year.
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Lifestyle benefits:
- Free meals based on shift length.
- Flexible work patterns in alignment with your life and growth.
- Preferential nutritional support (fun meals, team bonding).
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Community belonging: Leverage our diverse staff networks (PRISM, Disability support, updates on Race Equality and Parent networks).
Culture
Sanctuary Care is award-winning, not-for-profit, and proudly Investors in People Gold-accredited. Every step you take here supports others, and that’s part of the growing culture. You’ll join a community adorned with:
✅ 2025 Nursing Times Awards: Best Care for Older People ✅ 2025 Care Home Awards: Top rated for Training & Development, Outstanding Larger Groups
Why Sanctuary Care?
- Rewards, of course—but most importantly, we make an impact with or without national recognition.
- Real support through leadership mentoring and mentorship opportunities.
- Workspace where diversity speaks, and people listen—transitioning to an environment where warmth meets professionalism.
- United cause: More subsidised resources, more dedication—changing lives on all fronts.
Ready to Apply?
✉ IMPORTANT ATTENTION: We can only process applications from candidates set to legally work in the UK.
Would you like insights into our values, culture, real stories and inclusion policies before applying? Explore a heartbeat behind our work at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or find us on social media.
For further questions or clarity on safeguarding, criminal checks, or eligibility: connect or phone [our HR team].
| Deadline: Apply ASAP. Roles may close early—don’t delay! |
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| Note: Internal candidates should apply through internal careers portals. |
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