Team Leader

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

Job summary

A family-owned care home group is looking for a Team Leader at their Dovecote Care Home in Milton Keynes. The role involves mentoring Care Assistants, creating person-centred care plans, and engaging with residents. Ideal candidates should have experience in health and social care, an NVQ qualification, and an understanding of dementia care. This position offers hourly pay between £13.45 and £13.85, along with generous benefits including holiday, parking, and paid training.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme

DBS certificate paid by company

Comprehensive induction programme

Funded qualifications via apprenticeship

Paid uniform

Employee of the month reward

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursing or care home or as a home care worker.
• Enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience as a Team Leader

Knowledge of dementia care

Understanding of regulatory frameworks

Ability to administer medication

Passionate about care

Education

NVQ 2 / 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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.

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 £13.85 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 36 hour shifts available
• Night Shifts 8pm to 8am, Monday - Sunday. 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

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.