Team Leader

Excelcare Holdings Ltd; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care home group is seeking a Team Leader for their Dovecote Care Home in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will mentor Care Assistants and ensure outstanding care is provided to residents with diverse needs. You will be responsible for creating care plans, engaging residents in activities, and ensuring compliance with care standards. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in a care setting and possess NVQ qualifications. We offer a supportive environment with various employee benefits, including holidays and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme of £500

DBS certificate paid

Comprehensive induction programme

Funded qualifications via apprenticeship

Paid uniform

Employee of the month - £100

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Leader or three years' experience in care.
• Understanding of Care Quality Commission regulations.
• Knowledge of dementia care can enhance your application.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Create person-centred care plans and risk assessments.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities, promoting independence.

Skills

Team leadership

Dementia care

Medication administration

Education

NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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

• 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
  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.
• 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