We are looking for an experienced and creative Head Chef to join our St Georges Court Care Home in Cambridge. You will become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences for the people living in our care home. 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: £16.65 per hour (depending on experience) 45 hours a week (minus unpaid breaks) Monday - Sunday. You will be required to work alternate weekends. About the role: As the Care Home Chef, you will be required to prepare and cook nutritious meals using fresh ingredients. Schedule weekly meal menus, paying attention to individual dietary requirements Work with the Home Manager to ensure that ordering of stock is in line with budgetary requirements. Work with healthcare professionals involved in the support of people living in our care homes to ensure meal plans and dietary requirements fall into individuals support plans and risk assessments. Maintain quality assurance systems within the kitchen Undertake supervision of other kitchen team members Have a full understanding of Health & Safety as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to contamination and cross infection. You will be involved in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect What we are looking for from you: Experience of cooking for large numbers NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality 2 years' experience in a catering environment 12 months experience in managing a kitchen Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful What we offer in return for your hard work: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Free on-site parking Enhancement to pay on bank holidays 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 Terms and Conditions apply If you are interested in the position, please apply online today or call the Recruitment Team on if you have any questions - we look forward to hearing from you.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an experienced and creative Head Chef to join our St Georges Court Care Home in Cambridge. You will become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences for the people living in our care home. 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: £16.65 per hour (depending on experience) 45 hours a week (minus unpaid breaks) Monday - Sunday. You will be required to work alternate weekends. About the role: As the Care Home Chef, you will be required to prepare and cook nutritious meals using fresh ingredients. Schedule weekly meal menus, paying attention to individual dietary requirements Work with the Home Manager to ensure that ordering of stock is in line with budgetary requirements. Work with healthcare professionals involved in the support of people living in our care homes to ensure meal plans and dietary requirements fall into individuals support plans and risk assessments. Maintain quality assurance systems within the kitchen Undertake supervision of other kitchen team members Have a full understanding of Health & Safety as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to contamination and cross infection. You will be involved in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect What we are looking for from you: Experience of cooking for large numbers NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality 2 years' experience in a catering environment 12 months experience in managing a kitchen Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful What we offer in return for your hard work: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Free on-site parking Enhancement to pay on bank holidays 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 Terms and Conditions apply If you are interested in the position, please apply online today or call the Recruitment Team on if you have any questions - we look forward to hearing from you.
We have an opportunity for a well organised, dynamic Administrator to join our friendly team at Neath Care Home in Milton Keynes, Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference to the smooth running of the home 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. Outstanding care is central to everything we do. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect: £14.62 per hour to £15.15 per Hour depending on experience 45 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm About the role: To implement and maintain effective administration systems. To provide administrative support including Petty Cash, Banking, Invoices and Ordering. Processing Timesheets to ensure that team members are paid correctly and in a timely manner Supporting at meetings, taking minutes and notes as required. Assist the Home Manager in daily, weekly reporting as required for the Senior Management Team and other stakeholders. Assisting the Home Manager to ensure that people moving into the care home have a timely, empathic and welcoming admission. Supporting with discharge reporting and documentation when people leave the home. Answering the telephone and welcoming visitors To support with the administration of recruitment, training, and supervision for team members. Record and report staff absence/sickness. To maintain and implement the organisations administrative policies and procedures To attend team meetings and training for self development as required for the role You will make a difference every day by engaging in meaningful activities with residents as well as promoting independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times What we are looking for from you: Intermediate IT skills including the use of Word, Excel, and Outlook Experience of Minute Taking would be beneficial Excellent customer facing skills Experience working in a varied, fast paced environment Accurate and concise verbal and written skills Eligibility to work in the UK GCSE's in English and Maths or equivalent What we offer in return for your hard work: 28 Days holiday including Bank holidays DBS Certificate paid by Excelcare Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer Contributory Pension Scheme Annual Salary Review Long service awards Team Appreciation Week Comprehensive Induction Programme Employee of the Month and the Excelcare Awards - Recognition of our committed teams for outstanding contribution Terms and Conditions apply If you are interested in the position, please apply today - we look forward to hearing from you
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
We have an opportunity for a well organised, dynamic Administrator to join our friendly team at Neath Care Home in Milton Keynes, Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference to the smooth running of the home 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. Outstanding care is central to everything we do. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect: £14.62 per hour to £15.15 per Hour depending on experience 45 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm About the role: To implement and maintain effective administration systems. To provide administrative support including Petty Cash, Banking, Invoices and Ordering. Processing Timesheets to ensure that team members are paid correctly and in a timely manner Supporting at meetings, taking minutes and notes as required. Assist the Home Manager in daily, weekly reporting as required for the Senior Management Team and other stakeholders. Assisting the Home Manager to ensure that people moving into the care home have a timely, empathic and welcoming admission. Supporting with discharge reporting and documentation when people leave the home. Answering the telephone and welcoming visitors To support with the administration of recruitment, training, and supervision for team members. Record and report staff absence/sickness. To maintain and implement the organisations administrative policies and procedures To attend team meetings and training for self development as required for the role You will make a difference every day by engaging in meaningful activities with residents as well as promoting independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times What we are looking for from you: Intermediate IT skills including the use of Word, Excel, and Outlook Experience of Minute Taking would be beneficial Excellent customer facing skills Experience working in a varied, fast paced environment Accurate and concise verbal and written skills Eligibility to work in the UK GCSE's in English and Maths or equivalent What we offer in return for your hard work: 28 Days holiday including Bank holidays DBS Certificate paid by Excelcare Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer Contributory Pension Scheme Annual Salary Review Long service awards Team Appreciation Week Comprehensive Induction Programme Employee of the Month and the Excelcare Awards - Recognition of our committed teams for outstanding contribution Terms and Conditions apply If you are interested in the position, please apply today - we look forward to hearing from you
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lifestyle Activities Coordinator to join our team at our Willows 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: £12.85 - £13.55 per hour depending on experience and qualifications Hours are 35 per week. 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday. About the role: As the Lifestyle Activities Coordinator , you will be required to create and organise meaningful and engaging activities and a lifestyle programme throughout the home to enrich the lives of people living in the care home To do this you will need to include the teams, family members and the people living in our home to establish an understanding of the activities and lifestyle changes that would benefit them individually or as a group This could include activities within the home or creating partnerships with local community organisations, schools, colleges, churches and much more Planning days out is also encouraged, therefore a good knowledge of surrounding areas and external organisations is desirable This role aims to offer choice and empower the people living in the care home to create an enjoyable and social environment where we strive to ensure their individual outcomes are achieved What we are looking for from you: Experience within a similar role is desirable or previous experience in a caring environment Be organised and well planned - looking to make a change utilising your caring nature and passion Confident, with a fun, can do attitude A genuine desire to improve the lives of older people Excellent communication/written skills 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 Comprehensive induction programme Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required) Paid uniform Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution Team appreciation week
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lifestyle Activities Coordinator to join our team at our Willows 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: £12.85 - £13.55 per hour depending on experience and qualifications Hours are 35 per week. 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday. About the role: As the Lifestyle Activities Coordinator , you will be required to create and organise meaningful and engaging activities and a lifestyle programme throughout the home to enrich the lives of people living in the care home To do this you will need to include the teams, family members and the people living in our home to establish an understanding of the activities and lifestyle changes that would benefit them individually or as a group This could include activities within the home or creating partnerships with local community organisations, schools, colleges, churches and much more Planning days out is also encouraged, therefore a good knowledge of surrounding areas and external organisations is desirable This role aims to offer choice and empower the people living in the care home to create an enjoyable and social environment where we strive to ensure their individual outcomes are achieved What we are looking for from you: Experience within a similar role is desirable or previous experience in a caring environment Be organised and well planned - looking to make a change utilising your caring nature and passion Confident, with a fun, can do attitude A genuine desire to improve the lives of older people Excellent communication/written skills 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 Comprehensive induction programme Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required) Paid uniform Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution Team appreciation week
