Frontline Team Leader: Compassionate Care & Growth

Talbot Association Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbot Association Ltd in Glasgow seeks an experienced Team Leader to support the Service Leader with daily management of frontline services. You will lead staff, ensure high-quality care, promote person-centred practice and participate in on-call duties as required.

Essential qualifications include SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare and experience in social care. The role emphasizes safeguarding, team development, and continuous improvement, with a permanent full-time contract.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare is required or equivalent.
• Experience in social care and supervising staff.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and Adult Support and Protection procedures.
• Understanding of person-centred planning and outcome-focused support.
• Understanding of Health and Social Care Standards in Scotland.
• PVG Scheme membership where applicable; willingness to develop professionally.
• Willingness to work flexibly and participate in on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to staff.
• Support the Service Leader with operational management.
• Deputise for the Service Leader when required.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, values-led team culture.
• Supervise staff, conduct appraisals and support development.
• Contribute to staff rotas and resource deployment.
• Support recruitment and induction of new staff.
• Ensure person-centred, respectful and outcome-focused care.
• Maintain safeguarding and safety practices; support audits and improvements.
• Attend meetings and participate in on-call rota as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision making

Emotional resilience

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare

SVQ Level 4 in Social Services and Healthcare

Leadership or management qualification

Job description

Talbot Association Ltd in Glasgow seeks an experienced Team Leader to support the Service Leader with daily management of frontline services. You will lead staff, ensure high-quality care, promote person-centred practice and participate in on-call duties as required.

Essential qualifications include SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare and experience in social care. The role emphasizes safeguarding, team development, and continuous improvement, with a permanent full-time contract.