Team Leader

Excelcare; Hill; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank & BH

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend £500 referral

DBS paid by Excelcare

Funded qualifications via Apprenticesh

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Job summary

Excelcare is seeking a Bank Team Leader at our Neath Hill care home in Milton Keynes. You will mentor a team of Care Assistants to ensure outstanding care while reporting to the Home Manager and coordinating with other teams.

You will engage residents in meaningful activities, promoting independence and dignity, with focus on person-centred care plans and risk assessments. The role requires NVQ 2/3 in Health & Social Care or three years’ experience without an NVQ, and knowledge of CQC standards.

Qualifications

• 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 with dementia is desirable.
• Experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system would be desirable – full training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Care Assistants to deliver outstanding care.
• Report to the Home Manager and collaborate with ancillary teams and Senior Care Assistants.
• Engage residents with meaningful activities while promoting independence, dignity and respect.
• Create person-centred care plans and conduct risk assessments with regular updates and reviews.

Skills

Team Leader experience

NVQ 2/3 H&SC

Care home experience

CQC knowledge

Dementia care

e-MAR medication

Enthusiastic & caring

Education

NVQ 2/3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: On site / Neath Hill, Milton Keynes MK14 6NS, UK
job type: Casual / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
HourlyFixed salary:£ 14.05
Salary details: 14.50

As a Bank Team Leader at our Neath 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

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*
• 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