Acting Team Leader - Internal only

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Travel during shifts & mileage

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Forum

Credit Union membership

Health care plan

Counselling & Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking an Acting Team Leader for our Teviotservice in Penicuik on a 3‑month contract. This internal vacancy is for current TRFS employees to provide first‑line leadership to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compassionate care and high practice standards.

You will supervise staff, develop personalised support plans and stay hands‑on on shifts, fostering inclusion and empowerment within the team and the people we support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in social care, including supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
• Experience supervising or coordinating staff.
• Working knowledge of budgets and targets.
• Strong communication, planning and motivational skills.
• SVQ Level 3 in Care (or willingness to achieve it).
• A values-driven approach built on inclusion, respect and empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the service, including rotas, records and quality standards.
• Supervise, mentor and coach staff to deliver exceptional support.
• Develop and review personalised support plans.
• Work directly on shift to build strong relationships with the people you support.
• Promote inclusion, community participation and meaningful opportunities.
• Maintain clear communication with families, professionals and partners.
• Take part in on call duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Motivational skills

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

Please note that this is an internal vacancy and applications will only be accepted from current TRFS employees. Applications from external candidates will not be considered.

Are you ready for career progression?

Are you an experienced social care professional, committed to promoting inclusion and ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? If yes, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive individual to join our Teviotserviceas anActingTeam Leader, initially on a 3 month contract, supporting our services in Penicuik.You will be joining an established and supportive management team.

The Role

As a Acting Team Leader, you’ll provide first-line leadership to a dedicated multidisciplinary team of support staff, ensuring exceptional standards of care and practice. You’ll take an active role in development of services, shaping the quality of support provided, leading by example and creating a culture of respect, learning and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day running of the service, including rotas, records and quality standards.
• Supervise, mentor and coach staff to deliver exceptional support.
• Develop and review personalised support plans.
• Work directly on shift to build strong relationships with the people you support.
• Promote inclusion, community participation and meaningful opportunities.
• Maintain clear communication with families, professionals and partners.
• Take part in on call duties.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in social care, including supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
• Experience supervising or coordinating staff.
• Working knowledge of budgets and targets.
• Strong communication, planning and motivational skills.
• SVQ Level 3 in Care (or willingness to achieve it).
• A values-driven approach built on inclusion, respect and empowerment.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave.
• TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
• Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.
• Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.
• Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

Closing Date: 19.11.26

All successful applicants will be given a conditional offer - this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.

Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.

Join us and be part of something bigger!