Acting Team Leader - Social Care & People Leadership

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

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.