Team Leader

Excelcare Holdings Ltd; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care home group is seeking a Team Leader for their Dovecote Care Home in Milton Keynes. Your role will involve mentoring Care Assistants, creating care plans, and providing outstanding support to residents. The position offers £13.45 to £14.25 per hour, flexible shift patterns, and numerous employee benefits, including paid training and a DBS certificate.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme - £500

Paid uniform

Employee of the month - £100

Comprehensive induction programme

Funded qualifications via apprenticeship programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Leader with NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care or three years' experience without NVQ.
• Experience in a nursing or care home or as a home care worker.
• Knowledge of electronic e-MAR system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a team of Care Assistants for outstanding care delivery.
• Create person-centred care plans and risk assessments.
• Engage in meaningful activities with residents.

Skills

Mentoring

Understanding of CQC

Knowledge of dementia care

Education

NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

As a Team Leader 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.

Responsibilities

• 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


• 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

Benefits / About the employer

• 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


• £13.45 to £14.25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications


• 36 hour shifts available


• Daytime shifts from 8am - 8pm, Night Shifts 8pm to 8am, Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work alternate weekends, 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