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.
Compensation & Hours
£14.05 to £14.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
36‑hour shifts available – nights 8pm to 8am, Monday – Sunday.
Must be able to work alternate weekends.
Responsibilities
* Work alongside and mentor a team of Care Assistants to ensure that outstanding care is delivered at all times.
* Report to the Home Manager and work directly with ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants within the home.
* Engage clients in meaningful activities and promote independence, choice, dignity, and respect.
* Create person‑centred care plans and risk assessments, providing regular updates and reviews.
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 suffering with dementia (desirable).
* Previous experience prompting or administering medication using an electronic e‑MAR system (desirable) – full training and support will be provided.
* Enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual – passionate about what we do.
Benefits
* 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 referred.
* 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.
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