Team Leader (Extra Care)

Radis Community Care; Telford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Pension scheme

Career progression

Structured induction

Refer a friend

Annual leave

Job summary

Radis Community Care is seeking an experienced Team Leader to join the Stirchley House Extra Care scheme in Telford. You will supervise care workers, schedule visits, and ensure high-quality, person-centred support for our service users.

The role involves assisting with medication and personal care, coordinating teams, and maintaining strong community links. NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is required, with a pathway to Level 3, and a DBS check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to meet clients' needs.
• Enhanced DBS check is mandatory.
• Driving licence with access to a vehicle is advantageous; some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting supervision meetings and providing support to Care Workers.
• Scheduling and allocating work to ensure personalised care for each client.
• Assisting with medication and personal care tasks.
• Offering support within the community.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Driving licence

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you an experienced Care Worker looking for new opportunities in the Home Care Sector?

Radis Community Care have an opportunity for a compassionate and skilled Team Leader to join our team at Stirchley House Extra Care scheme in Telford.

What We Offer

• Wide range of service users, including the elderly and individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities.
• Tailored care plans to meet the unique needs of our service users, whether it's brief daily visits or 24-hour live-in care.
• Short and long-term care options available.

About the Role

As a Team Leader, you will play a vital role in providing specialized support to individuals in our extra care complex. At Radis, we recognize each person as an individual, tailoring our services to their specific needs and maintaining a consistent approach throughout their lives.

As the first point of contact for the care package, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting supervisions, meetings, and providing support to the Care Workers.
• Scheduling and allocating work to ensure personalized care for each client.
• Assisting with medication and personal care tasks.
• Offering support within the community.

Benefits You'll Enjoy

• Mileage allowance for cars and bikes.
• Nat West pension scheme with contributions from Radis.
• Exciting opportunities for career progression.
• Fully structured induction and ongoing support for all new starters.
• Refer a friend program with a minimum payment of £100 per recommendation and unlimited payments (subject to conditions).
• Minimum of 28 days annual leave for full-time contracts.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Previous experience as a Team Leader is advantageous but not essential.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is required, with a desire to work towards Level 3.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to meet clients' needs and expectations.

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this role.
• Possession of a driving license with access to a vehicle is advantageous, as some travel may be required.

About Radis

Since 2001, Radis Community Care has been a leading provider of community-based social care and support for vulnerable adults and children in England and Wales. Our focus is on helping people live independently in their own homes and be active members of their local communities.

At Radis Community Care, we embrace diversity and equal opportunities, welcoming applicants from all sections of the community.