Care Team Leader

Social Care Alba; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday entitlement

Travel expenses

Welcome bonus

Refer a Friend Bonus

Training and mentorship programmes

Guaranteed hours

Great employee benefits

Access to education and learning resources

On-going support with paid specialist training

Job summary

Social Care Alba, a leading provider of home care in Edinburgh, is seeking a Care Team Leader to join their dynamic team. The role involves managing staff, ensuring the quality of care, and maintaining compliance with care regulations. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years in a similar role and an SVQ 4 in Health or Social Care.

The position offers several benefits including 28 days holiday, travel expenses, and access to mentoring programs for career development.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more experience in a similar role.
• Qualified or equivalent in Health or Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Managing a staff team, including training and performance supervision.
• Ensuring compliance with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Managing a team of service users and handling incidents effectively.
• Maintaining compliance with Care Inspectorate legislation.
• Handling emergency on-call issues efficiently.
• Updating electronic records and completing administrative tasks on time.

Skills

IT skills and knowledge

People management and leadership

Risk management & health and safety

High standard of written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently with initiative

Time management, planning, and organising

Understanding of all legislation related to the role

Understanding of best practice within health & social care

Education

SVQ 4 or equivalent in Health or Social Care

Job description

As one of Edinburgh’s leading providers of home care, Social Care Alba delivers a wide range of care services which help people to stay in their own homes for longer. We are looking for a Care Team Leader to join our exciting and dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a staff team, including assisting with Learning & Development, Recruitment & Induction, and Supervision & Performance
• Ensuring compliance with the Scottish Social Services Council
• Managing a team of service users, including reviewing and auditing support, assessing and planning personal plans, and handling incidents, accidents, or complaints
• Ensuring the quality of care and support
• Effectively and efficiently handling all emergency on‑call issues
• Maintaining compliance with Care Inspectorate legislation and best practice
• Liaising with other professionals such as hospitals, G.P., social work, district nurses, and EHSCP
• Participating in the on‑call rota
• Attending and contributing to meetings
• Updating electronic records, including rotas
• Completing administrative tasks on time, every time
• Participating in and contributing to the annual Improvement Plan

Qualifications

• 2 years or more experience in a similar role
• SVQ 4 or equivalent in Health or Social Care

Skills

• IT skills and knowledge
• People management and leadership
• Risk management & health and safety
• High standard of written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently with initiative
• Time management, planning, and organising
• Understanding of all legislation related to the role
• Understanding of best practice within health & social care

Benefits

• 28 days holiday entitlement
• Travel expenses
• Welcome bonus
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Training, qualifications, mentorship programme and more
• Guaranteed hours
• Great employee benefits
• Your own Buddy to support you
• Access to our mentorship program
• Opportunities for career development
• Participation to social occasions and events
• Access to education and learning resources
• On‑going support with paid specialist training