Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is both recognised and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-respected care provider that prioritises its people, believing that the happiness of its residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of its team. Here's what the role offers:

• Salary: Competitive salaries in the top quartile of the market.
• Pay Rises: Annual performance-related pay increases of up to 8%, in addition to any cost of living increase.
• Holiday: 28 days including Bank Holidays.
• Pension: Encouragement to sign-up for the NEST Pension Scheme, with a 3% salary contribution.
• Bonusly Points: Exchangeable for vouchers or cash via Pay Pal, earned through recognition from colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and positive contributions to the team and residents’ lives.
• Training: Fully funded relevant qualifications to help you progress, with a financial bonus of up to £500.
• Refer a Friend Incentive: Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member.
• Meals: Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift.
• Short Notice Shift Incentives
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7.
• DBS Check: Costs covered by the employer.
• Uniform: Provided as needed (subject to fair use policy).

Team Members under 21 will be paid £1.00 per hour less, which is significantly above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group.
About the Care Home:
The care home is located in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield. It provides a homely environment with a selection of garden areas and offers personal, nursing, and dementia care to 49 residents.
Competencies for Team Leader:

• Leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent people skills
• A caring and nurturing attitude
• Positive and enthusiastic outlook
• Good time management skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Prepared to take on extra training as required

Day-to-Day Responsibilities for Team Leader:

• Promote residents’ independence with a focus on choice, dignity, and respect, alongside promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Lead the team to support the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of the residents by providing the highest standard of care.
• Support carers in providing personal care and support with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and eating.
• Administer medication.
• Promote residents’ choice, dignity, and independence at all times.

Essential Requirements for Team Leader:

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Registered Nurse or NVQ minimum level 3).
• Minimum of one year's experience in a residential/nursing home setting.
• Awareness of the principles of Person-Centred Care Planning.
• Full Driving Licence.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the prevention of abuse of vulnerable adults, recognition of the signs of abuse, and procedures to follow in the event of an allegation of abuse.
• Satisfactory Care Character Assessment
• Live within 30 minutes of the home.

Preferred Requirements for Team Leader:

• Two years’ experience in a similar role in a nursing home.
• One year’s experience working in a similar role in a residential or nursing home; or
• Two years’ experience in a Senior Care role in a residential or nursing home.
• One year of experience caring for residents living with dementia.
• NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care or above.
• Experience managing a team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.15 per hour
Expected hours: 48 per week
Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Will you be able to get to work in less than 30 minutes using your chosen form of transport (please check on google/apple maps using postcode NG21 9PA)?
• Do you have knowledge & experience of Mental Capacity, auditing, safeguarding, undertaking assessments and care planning?

Experience:

• Nursing/Residential Home: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Qualification (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: TM-Days