Team Leader (Extra Care)

Radis; Exning; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nat West Cushon Pension

Free uniform and PPE

Full training provided

Paid Shadowing

Refer a friend payment

Mandatory refresher training - PAID

Minimum 28 Days annual leave

Job summary

Radis Community Care in Exning near Newmarket is seeking a Full Time Team Leader for the Extra Care Scheme. The role combines care delivery with staff supervision, scheduling tasks, and ensuring care plans and medication are followed with dignity and respect.

You will lead Radis staff through regular meetings, support residents, participate in on-call shifts, and benefit from full training, a pension, and generous annual leave. A driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Leader is desirable.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for care packages and supervise Radis Staff through regular meetings.
• Schedule and allocate care tasks, ensure care plans and medications are followed accurately.
• Support residents directly with personal care, medication, and activities as needed.
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide emergency cover when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Care coordination

Communication skills

Flexible/adaptable

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Working towards Level 3

Job description

Radis Community Care are looking for a Full Time Team Leader to join our team based in Exning, Newmarket.

Exning Court has 34 one and two bedroom apartments designed to help local residents to retain as much independence and control over their lives as possible. The whole site is accessible by wheelchair.

This is a Full Time position, 50/50 Care and Admin, including a mixture of Shifts and Office Hours (9am - 5pm). 37.5 hours, per week, contract.

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

About the role

As a Team Leader in our Extra Care Scheme, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care by overseeing care packages and supporting both people we support and Radis Staff. This role requires strong leadership, flexibility, and a commitment to upholding dignity, choice, and respect in every aspect of care delivery.

You will:

• Be thefirst point of contactfor care packages, offering supervision, support, and guidance to Radis Staff through regular meetings and check-ins.
• Schedule and allocate care tasks, ensuring that care plans—including personal care and medication—are followed accurately in a in a manner that is specific to the People we support
• Support people directly with personal care, medication, and community-based activities when needed.
• Take part in theon-call rotaand provide emergency cover for care-related support as required.

Benefits for the Role

• Nat West Cushon Pension
• Free uniform and PPE
• Fully structured support for all Radis staff available with excellent career progression
• Full training provided at no additional cost to yourself.
• Paid Shadowing
• Refer a friend payment (Subject to conditions)
• Mandatory refresher training - PAID
• Minimum 28 Days annual leave for full time contracts

Skills and Qualifications required for the role

Previous experience as a Team Leader will be desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care working towards Level 3, or happy to gain the qualification. You will have good written and verbal commination skills and have a willingness to learn in line with the people we supports needs and expectations.

This role requires you to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

A driving license with access to a vehicle will be desirable but not essential.

About Radis

Radis Community Care was established in 2001 and has grown to become a leading provider of community based Social Care and support, employing over 2500 staff and supporting nearly 4000 vulnerable adults and children who live with a range of different health needs in England and Wales. This could include Dementia, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Physical Disability.

We tailor to meet people we supports individual needs, our care ranges from Live-In Care, Extra Care, Visiting Care, Supported Living and Nurse Lead care.

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

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