At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team providing tailored support in our Extra Care Scheme.
- Company: Join Radis Community Care, a leading provider of community-based social care.
- Benefits: Mileage allowance, NEST pension, career progression, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care preferred; willingness to learn essential.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Radis Community Care have an opportunity for a Team Leader to join our team based at our Extra Care Scheme, The Cannons. The Cannons Extra Care Scheme in Essex contains one and two bedroom apartments, set within a spectacular, late-Georgian building. This is a Part Time position, including a mixture of care shifts (7am - 2pm and 2pm - 9pm) and Office Hours (9am - 5pm). At this present time, we are unable to consider Sponsorship for this role.
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 to 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 (35p per mile)
- 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, or happy to gain the qualification. You will have good written and verbal communication 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 be desirable but not essential.
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. Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer that welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Team Leader (Extra Care) in Colchester employer: Radis Group
Radis Community Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the individual needs of both employees and service users. With opportunities for career progression, a structured induction programme, and generous benefits such as mileage allowance and a NEST pension scheme, working at The Cannons in Essex provides a fulfilling environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the community.
