Team Leader

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Inverness; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Paid travel during shifts and fuel

Continuous training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme £150

Free Glasgow Credit Union membership

Health care plan (HSF)

Counselling & Life Works service

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in Inverness is seeking a Team Leader to provide first-line leadership to a multidisciplinary support team, shaping quality of care and maintaining high standards. You will work hands-on on shifts, supervise staff, develop personalised plans, promote inclusion and communicate clearly with families and partners.

A minimum of two years in social care and SVQ Level 3 are expected, with a values-driven approach to empowerment and respectful practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in social care, including supporting individuals with complex needs.
• 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).

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

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Budget awareness

Communication skills

Planning

Motivational skills

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 Inverness as a Team Leader, on a full-time (37.5hrs per week), permanent basis. Please note that while a driving licence is not a requiement for this role, it is desirable.

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’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes.

Closing Date: 14th October 2026

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:

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Team Leader

Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom

IV1 1HT

£34,649 per year

Permanent - Full-time

Closing date: 15/10/2026

Team Leader

Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom

£34,649 per year