Team Leader In Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance for cars and bikes

NEST pension

Career progression

Structured induction

Refer a friend bonus

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Radis Community Care is seeking a Team Leader for our supported living service in Leominster, Pump Piece. You will oversee Care Workers, coordinate schedules, and support with personal care and medication, both on-site and in the community.

The role involves participating in the on-call rota and providing cover for housing-related support duties as needed. An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is required, with progression towards Level 3 encouraged.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Team Leader is advantageous but not essential.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care; working towards Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision/meetings and support to Care Workers.
• Schedule and allocate work to Care Workers; ensure client-specific personal care and tasks.
• Assist with medication and personal care tasks; provide community support.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Team supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

At this present time, we are unable to consider Sponsorship for this role -This role is open to anyone who has the right to live and work in the UK. Please note that we will ask for proof of your immigration status during the application process

Radis Community Care have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our team based in Leominster at our supported living service called Pump Piece.

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

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 care for a range of service users including the elderly and for people with physical and/or learning disabilities. Tailored to meet our service user's individual needs, our care ranges from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care and can either be short or long-term.

About the role

As a Team Leader you will provide support to our extra care complex, providing specialised support to individuals. Radis recognise each person as an individual and provide a unique service which is tailored to their specific needs and provide a consistent approach throughout their life.

You will be the first point of contact for the package, providing supervisions / meetings and support to the Care Workers. The role will require you to schedule / allocate work to the Care Workers ensuring personal care and all care tasks are client specific. You will also support with medication, personal care tasks and offer support within the community.

You will also be required participate in the on-call rota and provide cover for care and Radis' housing related support duties when emergency cover is required.

Some of the benefits for the role

• Mileage allowance for cars and bikes
• NEST pension (with contributions from Radis)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Fully structured induction and support for all new starters available
• Recommend a friend, minimum payment of £100 per recommendation, unlimited payments (subject to conditions)
• Minimum 28 Days annual leave for full time contracts

Skills and Qualifications required for the role

Previous experience as a Team Leader will be advantageous but not essential. The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care working towards Level 3. You will have good written and verbal commination skills and have a willingness to learn in line with clients needs and expectations.

This role requires you to undergo an enhanced DBS check. A driving licence with access to a vehicle will also be advantageous as some travel may be required for the role.

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