Team Leader

Quarriers; Bridge of Weir; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization is seeking a Team Leader in Bridge of Weir to inspire and manage two teams providing exceptional support to individuals with additional needs. The role includes staff management, planning, and administrative duties within a collaborative environment. Successful candidates will need a qualification in social care and experience in team leadership. Substantial benefits and a supportive workplace culture await.

Benefits

Substantial holiday entitlement

Blue light card discount

Generous workplace pension

Family-friendly policies

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free physiotherapy & occupational health support

Qualifications

• Qualification to a minimum of SVQ Social Care level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience of leading a team, including carrying out meaningful supervisions.
• Strong positive values particularly in relation to equality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage two distinct teams of support staff.
• Plan staff rosters and conduct inductions.
• Participate in on-call provisions and undertake sleepovers as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of social care values

Team management

Education

SVQ Social Care level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Are you a natural leader looking for your next move in social care? Reach your full potential as a Team Leader and inspire a dedicated team who deliver exceptional, person-centred support!

Your new opportunity

Quarriers is excited to offer a full-time Team Leader position within our QVSL Adults Services, based in the welcoming community of Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir. This role involves overseeing two distinct teams: Glengryffe, supporting four men, and Cessnock, supporting four women, all with additional support needs.

As a Team Leader, you'll collaborate closely with the Project Manager, Depute Manager, three fellow Team Leaders, and three Senior Support Workers, fostering a supportive environment that promotes peer development and service enhancement. Your responsibilities will encompass staff management—including rota planning, mentoring, and conducting inductions—as well as administrative duties to ensure smooth service delivery. Additionally, Team Leaders participate in on-call provisions and may be required to undertake sleepovers to meet the evolving needs of the service.

Working pattern: This is a permanent full time post working 39 hours per week 5 days over 7. A % of the role will be direct support and sleepovers may be required.

What your will need to bring to the role

• Qualification to a minimum of SVQ Social Care level 3 or equivalent (e.g. nursing qualification)
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary framework, building and maintaining professional and productive relationships •
• Experience of leading a team, including carrying out meaningful supervisions
• Knowledge of social care values, legislation and regulatory framework
• Strong positive values particularly in relation to equality and diversity

What you will get in return

• Substantial holiday entitlement.
• Blue light card discount.
• Generous workplace pension.
• Family-friendly working policies and procedures.
• Life Assurance.
• Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, free physiotherapy & occupational health support.

Please note you must register with the SSSC within 3 months of employment.

Further information can view on the attached Job Role Profile.