Team Leader

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Kilmarnock is seeking a motivated Team Leader to manage and mentor a team while providing high-quality care to supported individuals. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in care, strong communication skills, and a positive approach to team leadership. Benefits include generous annual leave, a rewards scheme, and opportunities for continuous training. Applications close on 28/08/2025.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Forum

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Minimum of at least 2 years previous experience in care.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor a team.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor your team, providing regular support.
• Produce monthly rotas and manage budgetary requirements.
• Liaise with external health professionals to create support plans.

Skills

Great verbal and written communication skills

Ability to plan and prioritise workload

Good understanding of SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards

Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships

Ability to motivate and lead others

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or willingness to achieve

Job description

Our dynamic and friendly team in Kilmarnock are on the lookout for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience in care to join them as a Team Leader on a full-time, permanent basis (37.5 hours per week).

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.

Due to the requirements of the service, we can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid driving licence and access to their own cars.

The Role

As a Team Leader you will coach 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, part of your role will include 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 plan. You’ll effectively 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.

Our Team Leaders generally work Monday to Friday, however there may be times you’ll need to provide cover for on-call shift work. Based on the needs of the service these could include evenings, sleepovers, waking nights, weekends and public holidays.

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.

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

Closing Date: 28/08/2025 (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!