Team Leader - Extra Care

Radis Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Radis Community Care is seeking a Team Leader for their Cullum Road facility, responsible for overseeing care operations. This full-time position blends care and administrative duties with opportunities for career progression and comprehensive training. Ideal candidates have leadership skills and are NVQ qualified in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Mileage allowance for cars and bikes (35p per mile)

NEST pension scheme with contributions

Career progression opportunities

Structured induction and ongoing support

Recommend a friend scheme (£100 per referral)

Minimum of 28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Team Leader is advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to client needs required.

Responsibilities

• Support specialized care for individuals in an extra care complex.
• Schedule and allocate work for Care Workers.
• Participate in the on-call rota and cover emergencies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Working towards NVQ Level 3

Job description

Radis Community Care has an opportunity for a Team Leader to join our team based at Cullum Road, IP33 3PB.

Cullum Road features 32 one and two-bedroom apartments designed for older people who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle while having the reassurance of a dedicated care team on site.

Note: At this time, we are unable to consider sponsorship for this role.

This is a Full-Time position, involving a 50/50 split between care and admin duties, including a mix of care shifts (7am - 2pm and 2pm - 9pm) and office hours (9am - 5pm). The contract is for 37.5 hours per week.

About the role

As a Team Leader, you will support our extra care complex by providing specialized support to individuals. Radis recognizes each person as an individual and offers a tailored service that meets their specific needs, ensuring a consistent approach throughout their lives.

You will be the first point of contact for the care package, conducting supervisions and meetings with Care Workers. Your responsibilities will include scheduling and allocating work, ensuring personal care and other tasks are client-specific, supporting medication management, personal care, and community engagement.

You will also participate in the on-call rota and provide cover for care and housing-related support duties during emergencies.

Benefits of the role include

• Mileage allowance for cars and bikes (35p per mile)
• NEST pension scheme with contributions from Radis
• Opportunities for career progression
• Structured induction and ongoing support for new starters
• Recommend a friend scheme with a minimum payment of £100 per referral, unlimited payments (conditions apply)
• Minimum of 28 days annual leave for full-time contracts

Skills and qualifications

Previous experience as a Team Leader is advantageous but not essential. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, working towards Level 3, or be willing to obtain this qualification. Good written and verbal communication skills, along with a willingness to learn and adapt to client needs, are essential.

This role requires an enhanced DBS check. A driving license and access to a vehicle are desirable but not mandatory.

About Radis

Established in 2001, Radis Community Care is a leading provider of community-based social care and support for vulnerable adults and children across England and Wales. Our focus is on helping people live independently in their own homes and within their communities.

We serve a diverse range of clients, including the elderly and individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities. Our care services are tailored to meet individual needs, ranging from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care, both short and long-term.

Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer that welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

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