Team Leader

North East Community Care Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Scotland is seeking a compassionate Team Leader to join their dedicated team. You will manage a small group of support workers while delivering hands-on care to service users, including those with learning disabilities. This dynamic role involves both direct support and administrative duties, ensuring the highest quality of care is maintained. A valid UK driving licence and prior experience in a leadership role in the care sector are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK driving licence.
• Experience in a similar leadership role within the care sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with household tasks.
• Manage a small team of support workers.
• Create and document care plans and risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with the Service Manager.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities

Leadership skills

Job description

Company Description

Are you an experienced and compassionate care professional looking for the best of both worlds? Join our local, friendly team at North East Community Care , a part of the UK's largest home care provider, CCH Group (City & County Healthcare Group) . You'll have the support of a close-knit team along with the career opportunities, resources, and stability that a large organization provides.

Job Description

Shifts: 24-hour care packages are available.

Pay: £13.26 per hour, plus 40p per mile for travel.

As a Team Leader, you will manage a small team of support workers while also providing hands‑on care. This is a dynamic role where 80% of your time will be spent on shift, delivering direct support to our service users. The remaining 20% will be focused on administrative and leadership duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands‑on Care: Provide personal care, assist with household tasks, and accompany service users on outings, including adventurous activities and holidays. You'll also support them with doctor and hospital visits.
• Team Management: Conduct staff supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings.
• Planning and Documentation: Create and document care plans and risk assessments.
• Collaboration: Work with the Service Manager to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered.

Qualifications

What we are looking for?

• Essential: Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and a valid UK driving licence.
• Desirable: Experience in a similar leadership role within the care sector.

Professional Registrations: Must be a current member of the PVG scheme or willing to register, and be registered with SSSC or prepared to register.