Team Coordinator

Real Life Options; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Health Cash Plan

Life Cover £10,000

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work

Financial wellbeing support

Refer a Friend bonus

Staff recognition initiatives

Blue Light discount

Job summary

Real Life Options in Inverurie is looking for a dedicated Team Coordinator to support high-quality, person-centred care across multiple services. You will lead staff, manage rotas and engage with external agencies to secure the best outcomes for those we support.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong communication, and a commitment to safeguarding. A driver with access to a vehicle is essential, and the team benefits from a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Desirable).
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a similar social care role (Desirable).
• Experience in a supervisory role with leadership ability (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, autism, challenging behaviour, and mobility needs.
• Manage day-to-day operations including staff rotas, risk assessments, audits, and health and safety compliance.
• Supervise, mentor and develop Support Workers, undertaking appraisals and performance management.
• Ensure our Person-Centred Support and Enablement model of care is embedded throughout the service.
• Liaise with social workers, families and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes.
• Deputise for the Service Manager when required.
• Support with on-call duties.
• Oversee the running of the Day Centre and build activities meeting local skills development frameworks.
• Liaise with Care Managers regarding potential new supported individuals.
• Build relationships with families and work with community organisations.
• Support individuals transitioning from children’s services into adult services.
• Keep weekly information up to date for invoicing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Driving

Education

SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Team Coordinator

Location: Inverurie

Hours: Full-Time (39 hours per week)

Salary: £30,277.56

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Team Coordinator to join our friendly and supportive team based in Inverurie. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while helping to support the delivery high-quality, person-centred support services.

As Team Coordinator, you will:

• Lead and support staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, autism, challenging behaviour, and mobility needs over several services across you're allocated area.
• Manage day-to-day operations including staff rotas, risk assessments, audits, and compliance with health and safety.
• Supervise, mentor and develop Support Workers, undertaking appraisals and performance management.
• Ensure our Person-Centred Support and Enablement model of care is embedded throughout the service.
• Liaise with social workers, families and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support.
• Deputise for the Service Manager when required.
• Supporting with on-call duties
• Overseeing the running of the Day Centre:
• Building activities to meet the requirements of the Aberdeenshire Skills Development Framework
• Liaising with Care Managers regarding potential new supported individuals

• Building relationships with families

• Working closely with other organisations in the community

• Supporting individuals transitioning from children services into adult services

• Keeping weekly information up to date for invoicing

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while supporting a committed team.

About You

• SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care - Desirable
• Minimum of 1 years' experience in a similar role within a social care setting - Desirable
• Experience within a similar supervisory role with leadership experience with the ability to inspire and develop a team. - Essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and effective relationships.
• Professional, resilient and adaptable, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and organisational values.
• Driver with access to a vehicle - Essential

What We Offer

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 28 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata)
• Accredited training and ongoing development
• Employer contributory pension scheme

Additional benefits include:

• Health Cash Plan (available for full and part-time staff)
• £10,000 Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme, including medical and counselling support
• Discounts through our Reward Gateway platform
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial wellbeing support
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Staff recognition initiatives
• Access to the Blue Light discount programme

Join Real Life Options Group, a values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, empowerment, and high-quality support.

Please note that initial contact will usually be made by email, so check your inbox and junk/spam folders regularly.

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you have a disability, medical condition, or learning difficulty that may affect your performance during selection, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments. Let us know how we can support you