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 Senior Care Assistant 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.
£14.05 to £14.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

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

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