Team Leader

Richmond Fellowship Scotland Ltd; Elgin; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Paid travel during shifts and 45p per/

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend £150 reward

Free Glasgow Credit Union membership

HSF health care plan

Counselling & Life Works

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking a Team Leader for its Elgin service to provide first-line leadership to a multidisciplinary team and ensure high standards of care and practice.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent, and involves leading staff, developing personalised support plans, and maintaining strong relationships with service users and families. It includes on-call duties and a commitment to inclusion and empowerment.

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.
• 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.

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

Staff supervision

Communication

Planning

Motivation

Inclusion values

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 service in Elgin as a Team Leader, on a full-time (37.5hrs per week), permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a new service and be part of a team that really makes a difference. This service supports a gentleman in his new home with general day to day living, mobility, day-to-day living and promoting independence.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Closing Date: 20th October 2026

Team Leader

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