Team Leader - Supported Living

Urenco Group; Sandford Hill, Longton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community care provider in England is looking for an experienced Team Leader to support individuals with Learning Disabilities. The role includes supervising Support Workers, assisting with personal care, and managing daily activities. Benefits include career progression opportunities, mileage allowance, and a structured induction for new starters. Candidates should have experience in social care and strong communication skills. This is a chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Mileage allowance for cars and bikes

NEST pension

Career progression opportunities

Minimum 28 Days annual leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with individuals with Learning Disabilities, autism and mental health issues.
• Previous experience as a Team Leader will be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Help with shopping, attending appointments, and social activities.
• Provide support with personal care tasks.
• Schedule and allocate work to Support Workers.

Skills

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Working towards Level 3

Job description

Are you an experienced, dedicated and resilient Team Leader looking for an excellent company where you can shine or perhaps a Senior Support Worker who is looking for that next step up? Do you feel you have the qualities, character and experience that will allow you to excel in this role?

Radis Community Care is looking for dedicated and resilient people like you in Longton right now. If you want to be part of our Radis family then this is how you can be…

Marlborough House has 8 self‑contained modern apartments, in a modern, well‑equipped building, that offers supported living and assistance 24/7 to residents with a Learning Disability.
We are looking for people to join our person‑centred team who wish to promote and maintain equality and dignity in a friendly supportive environment.

About the role

The role will entail helping with shopping, attending appointments, enjoying social activities and going to work or college. Supporting with tasks at home including preparing drinks, meals, household chores and managing money. Personal care such as getting in and out of bed, dressing and undressing, washing and bathing, using the toilet and medication.

Positive risk management, understanding feelings and relating to others, staying safe and making decisions. Support delivered with dignity and respect. The opportunity to make new friends and meet new people.

Marlborough House is well situated to allow easy access for our residents to local amenities and travel links within the community.

As a Team Leader you will provide specialised support to individuals. Radis recognises each person as an individual and provides a unique service which is tailored to their specific needs and provides a consistent approach throughout their life.

You will be the first point of contact for the package, providing supervisions / meetings and support to the Support Workers. The role will require you to schedule / allocate work to the Support 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
• 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 working with individuals with Learning Disabilities, autism and mental health issues

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 communication skills and a willingness to learn in line with clients’ needs and expectations.

This role requires you to undergo an enhanced DBS checkp>

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.