Team Leader

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Buckhaven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Cash-back discounts

Paid travel and fuel allowance

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend £150

Employee Forum

Glasgow Credit Union membership

Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking a Team Leader in Buckhaven to provide first-line leadership for a multidisciplinary care team. This full-time role demands hands-on shift work, development of personalised support plans and a culture of inclusion and improvement.

Applicants should have at least 2 years in social care, staff supervision experience, and a commitment to budgets and targets. A full UK manual driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in social care, including supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
• Experience supervising or coordinating staff.
• Working knowledge of budgets and targets.
• SVQ Level 3 in Care (or willingness to achieve it).
• Values-driven approach built on inclusion, respect and empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the service, including rotas, records and quality standards.
• Supervise, mentor and coach staff to deliver exceptional support.
• Develop and review personalised support plans.
• Work directly on shift to build strong relationships with the people you support.
• Promote inclusion, community participation and meaningful opportunities.
• Maintain clear communication with families, professionals and partners.
• Take part in on call duties.

Skills

Care experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Planning

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland!

Are you an experienced social care professional, committed to promoting inclusion and ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?If yes, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive individual to join our servicein Buckhaven as a Team Leader, on a full-time (37.5hrs per week), permanent basis.

Due to the nature of this role, we can only consider applicants that hold a full UK manual driving licence.

As a Team Leader, you’ll provide first-line leadership to a dedicated multidisciplinary team of support staff, ensuring exceptional standards of care and practice. You’ll take an active role in shaping the quality of support provided, leading by example and creating a culture of respect, learning and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day running of the service, including rotas, records and quality standards
• Supervise, mentor and coach staff to deliver exceptional support
• Develop and review personalised support plans
• Work directly on shift to build strong relationships with the people you support
• Promote inclusion, community participation and meaningful opportunities
• Maintain clear communication with families, professionals and partners
• Take part in on call duties

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in social care, including supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours of concern
• Experience supervising or coordinating staff
• Working knowledge of budgets and targets
• Strong communication, planning and motivational skills
• SVQ Level 3 in Care (or willingness to achieve it)
• A values-driven approach built on inclusion, respect and empowerment

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• 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

Closing Date: 17/11/26

PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of their start date.

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.

About Us:

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country's largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behavior or require a high level of personal care.

Join us and be part of something bigger!