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Relief Care Team Leader
Role summary
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The Relief Care Team Leader supports the delivery of safe, person-centred care across Jewish Care services, providing cover where required and helping maintain continuity for residents and service users. Applicants are expected to have experience in adult social care, ideally in a senior carer or team-leader position, with knowledge of safeguarding, care planning, medication procedures and relevant care standards. A suitable qualification, such as an NVQ or Diploma in Health and Social Care, is advantageous. The successful candidate should communicate clearly, lead and support care staff, respond calmly to changing needs, maintain accurate records and uphold dignity, independence, confidentiality and Jewish Care’s values. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, is likely to be required.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Jewish Care
Jewish Care is a major UK charity providing care, support and community services for older people, people living with dementia, adults with disabilities and families affected by social care needs. Its services include care homes, supported living, community centres, day opportunities, wellbeing programmes and practical assistance delivered across London and the south-east of England. The organisation aims to help people live with dignity, choice, independence and connection, while respecting Jewish identity, traditions and culture. Staff work in multidisciplinary teams and support individuals with different levels of care and communication needs. Jewish Care employs care, nursing, hospitality, administrative and specialist professionals, alongside volunteers. Its work is funded through a combination of public funding, donations, charitable support and service income, and it is known for providing values-led care within a diverse community setting.