At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ at Sanctuary Care, whether that’s our staff, residents or family members.
Care Team Leader Nights
Abercorn House Care Home,184-192 Low Waters Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
£14.82 per hour
33 hours available
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 Abercorn House in Hamilton.
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
1. Support the wellbeing of residents and help them feel at home
2. Work together as a team to enrich residents’ lives and support colleagues
3. Deliver personalised care in line with individual care plans
4. Make leisure and social activities part of every day
5. Guide and encourage Care Assistants in their development
Your skills
6. Experience in care (NVQ3/SVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent is desirable)
7. Ability to communicate clearly and work flexibly
8. Team player who values collaboration
9. Kindness and genuine interest in older people
10. Commitment to treating everyone with dignity and respect
Your rewards
You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 20 days’ annual leave (pro rata, plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:
11. CI inspection bonus
12. 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
13. Company-paid life insurance
14. Parental leave arrangements and paid volunteering days
15. Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
16. Flexible working options
17. Free staff meals on long shifts
18. Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and brand-new salary sacrifice electric car schemes
Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.
94% of our colleagues told us they would recommend Sanctuary Care to family and friends as a great place to work. This speaks to more than just our testament to creating a supportive culture where everyone can thrive; it’s our promise to support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.
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 or follow us on socials.
Before you apply
We’re currently only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
If you’re applying internally, please use your internal careers account to submit your application.
We may receive a high volume of applications and reserve the right to close this advert early – so don’t miss out, apply as soon as you can.
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.