Team Leader

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care organization in Cambuslang seeks a Team Leader to lead a dynamic team. Responsibilities include coaching team members, managing rotas, and creating person-centred support plans. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in care and possess strong communication skills. This part-time role offers benefits such as generous annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Minimum of at least 2 years' experience supporting individuals in care.
• Great verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to plan and prioritize workloads is essential.
• Good understanding of SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor your team, providing regular support including supervision.
• Produce monthly rotas while considering budgetary requirements.
• On-call duties allocated on a rotational basis.
• Liaise with external health professionals to create support plans.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Workload planning and prioritization

Relationship building

Motivating and leading others

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for progression or a fresh challenge in your social care career? Our dynamic and friendly team in Cherry Tree Court are on the lookout for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience in care to join them as a Team Leader in Cambuslang. 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.

Role and hours

The current vacancy is for nights; however the post applicant will be required to cover day shift duty when required and must be flexible to attend management team meetings and required training for the role. The post involves condensed hours job sharing the role with another part time Team Leader. Please note this role is 20 Hours.

Responsibilities

• As a Team Leader, you will coach and counsel 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, 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 plans.
• Help 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.
• Have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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.

Application and further information

Sound interesting? Then apply today! We’d would love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 15th October 2025. (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point)

If you are seeing this ad via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application directly via our website (https://www.trfs.org.uk/job-search) otherwise we may be unable to contact you.

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 3 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!