Team Leader - Extra Care

Radis Group; Exning, Newmarket; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community care is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join their supportive team in Exning. This full-time role offers a dynamic mix of care and administrative responsibilities, ensuring that each client receives personalized support tailored to their needs. With a focus on career progression and a structured induction program, this position is perfect for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. Enjoy benefits like a mileage allowance, pension contributions, and generous annual leave, all while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Mileage allowance for cars and bikes

NEST pension scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Structured induction and ongoing support

Referral bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support care complex by providing specialized support tailored to individual needs.
• Conduct supervision sessions and meetings with Care Workers.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Health and Social Care Knowledge

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Willingness to work towards Level 3

Job description

Radis Community Care - Full Time Team Leader Position

Radis Community Care is seeking a Full Time Team Leader to join our team based in Exning, Newmarket.

About Exning Court: It comprises 34 one and two-bedroom apartments designed to help local residents maintain independence and control over their lives. The entire site is wheelchair accessible.

Position Details: This is a full-time role, involving a 50/50 split between care duties and administrative tasks, 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.

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

About the Role

As a Team Leader, you will support our extra care complex by providing specialized support tailored to individual needs. You will be the primary contact for the care package, conducting supervision sessions and meetings with Care Workers, scheduling and allocating work, and ensuring personal and care tasks are client-specific. Additionally, you will support medication administration, personal care, and community engagement.

You will participate in the on-call rota and provide emergency cover for care and housing support duties when needed.

Benefits

• 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
• Referral bonus: minimum £100 per successful recommendation, unlimited payments (subject to conditions)
• Minimum 28 days of annual leave for full-time contracts

Skills and Qualifications

Experience as a Team Leader is advantageous but not essential. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, with a willingness to work towards Level 3. Good written and verbal communication skills are required, along with a willingness to learn and adapt to client needs.

An enhanced DBS check is mandatory. A driving license and access to a vehicle are desirable but not required.

About Radis

Founded in 2001, Radis Community Care has become a leading provider of community-based social care and support for vulnerable adults and children across England and Wales. We focus on enabling individuals to live independently at home and within their communities.

Our services cater to a diverse range of needs, including elderly care and support for those with physical and/or learning disabilities. Our care services are tailored to individual requirements, from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care, whether short-term or long-term.

Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.