Team Leader

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Beeswing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Scotland is seeking a motivated Team Leader for their Beeswing service. In this role, you will provide support to individuals with complex needs and mentor a team of support workers. Applicants should have previous experience in care, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to pursue further qualifications. Benefits include generous annual leave, an employee reward scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Employee rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Forum

HSF Health Care plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience supporting individuals within care.
• Ability to build professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor the support team.
• Produce monthly staff rotas considering budgetary needs.
• Liaise with health professionals for support planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning and prioritising workload

Leadership ability

Understanding of SSSC Codes of Practice

Experience in care

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare

Job description

Our dynamic and friendly team at our Beeswing service are on the lookout for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience in care to join them as a Team Leader!

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is a leading voluntary organisation, supporting people with a broad range of needs to live in their own homes, as part of their community. We are driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion.

Due to the requirements of the service, we can only consider candidates who hold a full UK Driving Licence for manual vehicles, access to your own car is not required.

The Role

Hallam House is a small 24/7 service set in the rural community of Beeswing. The service supports 5 individuals with complex needs within their own homes, there is also an office on site. In addition to 1:1 and 2:1 supports the service also operates with 2 sleepovers and a Waking Night. There is an element of Moving & Handling, including use of equipment and CALM (Physical Interventions and escape techniques) are in place where required. Community inclusion and Fun are core values to the service therefore it is vital the successful candidate has a UK Manual driving licence. The service is line managed by 2 Team Leaders and a Complex Needs Practitioner Level 2.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will coach and mentor your team, providing regular support including supervision and identifying training needs. You will be responsible for producing the monthly rotas, whilst considering budgetary requirements and ensuring that all staff meet their contracted hours. On call duties will be allocated to you on a rotational basis.

Working alongside the Service Manager, part of your role will include liaising with external health professionals and facilitating meetings with supported individuals and important people in their lives to create accurate and effective person-centred support plan. You’ll effectively match the people we support with staff members, considering the specific outcomes and goals set for each individual.

What we’re looking for;

• Minimum of at least 2 years previous experience of supporting individuals within care.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Good understanding of SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards.
• SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or be willing to work towards your qualification.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships with supported individuals, families, healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
• Ability to motivate and lead others.

Desirable;

• Experience of working with individuals who have autism and a knowledge of positive behaviour approaches to support.

Our Senior Support Workers generally work Monday to Friday, however there may be times you’ll need to provide cover for on-call shift work. Based on the needs of the service these could include evenings, sleepovers, waking nights, weekends and public holidays.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave.
• TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
• Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.
• Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.
• Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us!