Care Team Lead - Inclusive Support & Development

Richmond Fellowship Scotland Ltd; Elgin; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Paid travel during shifts and 45p per/

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend £150 reward

Free Glasgow Credit Union membership

HSF health care plan

Counselling & Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking a Team Leader for its Elgin service to provide first-line leadership to a multidisciplinary team and ensure high standards of care and practice.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent, and involves leading staff, developing personalised support plans, and maintaining strong relationships with service users and families. It includes on-call duties and a commitment to inclusion and empowerment.

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

Staff supervision

Communication

Planning

Motivation

Inclusion values

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking a Team Leader for its Elgin service to provide first-line leadership to a multidisciplinary team and ensure high standards of care and practice.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent, and involves leading staff, developing personalised support plans, and maintaining strong relationships with service users and families. It includes on-call duties and a commitment to inclusion and empowerment.