Team Leader - Extra Care

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Job summary

A community care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Team Leader for their Extra Care Scheme in Skelmersdale. The role involves supervising Support Workers, conducting care assessments, and maintaining personalized care plans for service users. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Mileage allowance

NEST pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Structured induction and ongoing support

Refer a friend program

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Team Leader is advantageous but not essential.
• Desire to work towards Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supervisions and provide support to Support Workers.
• Schedule and allocate work for personalized care.
• Assist with medication and personal care tasks.
• Offer support within the community.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Willingness to learn and adapt

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you an experienced Care/Support Worker looking for new opportunities in the Home Care Sector? Look no further!

Radis Community Care have an opportunity for a compassionate and skilled Team Leader to join our Extra Care Scheme - Marlborough Court in Skelmersdale.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on a 37-hour contract.
• 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 the people we support, 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/support package, your responsibilities will include:

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

Benefits You'll Enjoy:

• Mileage allowance for cars and bikes.
• NEST 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.

About Radis

Established in 2001, Radis Community Care has grown to become a leading provider of community based social care and support for thousands of vulnerable adults and children in England and Wales, focused on supporting people to live independently in their own homes and part of their local communities.

We support a range of people including the elderly and people with physical and/or learning disabilities. Tailored to meet the individual needs of the people we support, our support ranges from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in support and can either be short or long-term.

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

• To apply for this role, you must have the right to live and work in the UK. We will request evidence of your immigration status as part of our recruitment process.

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