Compassionate Team Leader, Housing & Homelessness (Temp)

Care Support Scotland; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions matched up to 6%

Earned Wage Access

Employee Assistance Programme

HSF Health Plan

33 days annual leave

Paid training/qualification support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Care Support Scotland seeks a values-led Team Leader to oversee homelessness support services in the Midlothian area on a 6-month temporary contract. You will lead, develop and empower staff while keeping people at the heart of everything you do.

Experience in homelessness is welcomed but not essential. Demonstrate compassionate leadership, collaboration with partner agencies, and a commitment to Thrive, Respect and Compassion.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in support/care services.
• Experience providing support and development to a team.
• Partnership working and collaboration.
• IT literacy and ability to use and understand data to make informed service decisions.
• Qualified to the level required by the SSSC as a manager in housing support services and care at home services, or willingness to work towards and to complete qualification within the timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of best practice, codes of practice and regulations in the social care sector to ensure high-quality, inclusive service.
• Manage support plans and contribute to reviews with Service Managers.
• Work with Service Managers on referrals and staff interviewing/selection procedures.
• Monitor progress against a business plan and implement improvements.
• Develop and monitor action plans from internal/external recommendations.
• Contribute to annual budget with Service Manager/Finance team.
• Build relationships with national and local agencies for resources and support.
• Deputise for the Service Manager when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Partnership working

IT literacy

Data analysis

Education

SSSC manager qualification

Job description

Care Support Scotland seeks a values-led Team Leader to oversee homelessness support services in the Midlothian area on a 6-month temporary contract. You will lead, develop and empower staff while keeping people at the heart of everything you do.

Experience in homelessness is welcomed but not essential. Demonstrate compassionate leadership, collaboration with partner agencies, and a commitment to Thrive, Respect and Compassion.