Team Leader - Extra Care

Radis Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join their compassionate care team. This full-time role involves a balanced mix of care and administrative duties, ensuring that each individual receives tailored support. You will be responsible for supervising Care Workers, scheduling tasks, and providing essential personal care. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to enhancing the lives of vulnerable individuals and supporting their independence.

Benefits

Mileage allowance for cars and bikes

NEST pension contributions

Opportunities for career progression

Structured induction and ongoing support

Recommend a friend scheme

Minimum 28 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Leader is advantageous but not essential.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the care complex by providing specialized support to individuals.
• Conduct supervisions and meetings with Care Workers.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Health and Social Care Knowledge

Willingness to Learn

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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

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

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

This is a full-time position, 50/50 care and admin, including a mixture 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 unique service tailored to 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 include scheduling and allocating work, ensuring personal care and all care tasks are client-specific, supporting with medication, personal care, and community support.

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

Some benefits of the role

• Mileage allowance for cars and bikes (35p per mile)
• NEST pension 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 recommendation (unlimited payments, conditions apply)
• Minimum 28 days of annual leave for full-time contracts

Skills and qualifications required

Previous experience as a Team Leader is advantageous but not essential. The successful candidate will have or be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, aiming for Level 3. Good written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential. The 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 has grown into a leading provider of community-based social care and support for vulnerable adults and children across England and Wales. We focus on helping people live independently in their own homes and communities.

Our services include care for the elderly, individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities, ranging from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care, both short and long-term.

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

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