Team Leader

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

Job summary

A family-owned Care Home group in Milton Keynes seeks a Team Leader to mentor Care Assistants and ensure outstanding care. You'll engage residents in meaningful activities and work on person-centred care plans. Candidates should have team leadership experience and an NVQ in Health and Social Care. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

£13.45 to £14.25 per hour

28 Days holiday

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Leader with an NVQ or three years' experience in care.
• Ability to create person-centred care plans and risk assessments.
• Understanding of Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Care Assistants.
• Engage in meaningful activities with residents.
• Promote independence, dignity, and respect.

Skills

Team leadership

Empathy

Communication

Dementia care

Education

NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

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.

You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual – passionate about what we do.

As a Team Leader at The Willows 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

• Lead and mentor a team of Care Assistants to deliver outstanding care.
• Report to the Home Manager and collaborate with ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants within the home.
• Engage in meaningful activities with residents and promote independence, choice, dignity, and respect.
• Involve in creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments; ensure regular updates and reviews are completed.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.

Benefits and About Us

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
• 48 hours a week, 12 hour shifts available
• 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