Senior Care Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme

DBS certificate paid

Comprehensive induction

Funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month reward

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for the Dovecote Care Home in Milton Keynes. Join a compassionate team providing essential care and support for residents with diverse needs including dementia.

Your role involves mentoring Care Assistants, ensuring high quality of care, and managing care plans that promote independence and respect. Enjoy benefits like 28 days holiday, enhanced pay on bank holidays, and a DBS certificate covered by Excelcare.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Leader in a care setting.
• Understanding of Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
• Enthusiastic and caring attitude towards care.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring a team of Care Assistants.
• Creating and updating person-centred care plans.
• Engaging residents in meaningful activities.

Skills

Team Leadership

Health and Social Care NVQ 2/3

Experience with Dementia

Medication Administration

Education

NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

e-MAR System

Job description

As a Senior Care Assistant at our Dovecote Care Home in Milton Keynes you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• £14.05 to £14.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 36 Hours a week - Nights 8pm to 8am - You must be able to work alternate weekends

About the role

• As a Team Leader, you will be working alongside and mentoring a team of Care Assistants to ensure that outstanding care is delivered at all times.
• You would be reporting to the Home Manager and work directly with the ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants within the home.
• You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect
• Your involvement with creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments will be key to the successful delivery of outstanding care and regular updates and reviews will be required

What we are looking for from you

• Experience as a Team Leader with an NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care OR three years' experience without an NVQ
• Experience in a nursing or care home OR as a home care worker
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks - Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• Knowledge and practice of working with people suffering with dementia is desirable
• Previous experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system would be desirable - full training and support will be provided.
• You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual - passionate about what we do

What we offer in return for your hard work

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply