Home Support Team Leader – Community Care

North Lanarkshire Council; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is looking for a Home Support Team Leader to supervise home support workers in Wishaw. The role includes ensuring high quality care delivery, monitoring support plans, and managing team performance. Applicants must have social work experience and preferably hold a SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. The position offers flexibility in working hours and a salary range of £41,587 - £47,575 per year, with additional benefits such as annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive working experience within a social work, home support, or voluntary sector setting is essential.
• Possession of a SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
• Candidates must register for the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage community-based home support workers in North Lanarkshire.
• Implement and maintain effective accountability and quality assurance systems.
• Monitor and review personal support plans within statutory timescales.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Experience in social work

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

A local government authority in Scotland is looking for a Home Support Team Leader to supervise home support workers in Wishaw. The role includes ensuring high quality care delivery, monitoring support plans, and managing team performance. Applicants must have social work experience and preferably hold a SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. The position offers flexibility in working hours and a salary range of £41,587 - £47,575 per year, with additional benefits such as annual leave and professional development opportunities.