Team Leader

Autism Initiatives; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Team Leader to join their Scottish Borders services. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality support plans for individuals with autism. You will manage day-to-day operations, collaborating with healthcare professionals while fostering an environment of continuous learning and development. With generous benefits including 31 days of annual leave and career progression opportunities, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the social care sector. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

31 days Annual Leave

Birthday Off

Ongoing Learning & Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme

Medicash Healthcare Plan

Blue Light Card Membership

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in managing social care projects.
• Knowledge of legislation in the social care sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the Area Manager in staff management and supervision.
• Ensure high standards of autism-specific practice are maintained.

Skills

Social Care Project Management

Knowledge of Current Legislation

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Social Care Qualification

Job description

Are you looking to take the next step in your social care career? Then we want to hear from you!

Scottish Borders Services

39 hours per week

Job Reference: TL/SB/503

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Scottish Borders services as a Team Leader.

Autism Initiatives Scotland provides a range of person centered services throughout Scotland to people who are 16 years old and over.

Based between our supported living services in Longnewton and our Scottish Borders Outreach service in Galashiels, the Team Leader will support the Area Manager in ensuring that all staff are managed and supervised effectively and that the highest level of autism specific practice and standards are maintained. You will also manage the staff to deliver support plans to our service users and work with healthcare professionals to ensure support plans are to the highest quality.

The Team Leader will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service, therefore, you will be able to demonstrate excellent social care project management skills and have a working knowledge of current legislation relating to the social care sector.

Benefits of working with us include:

· 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays

· Your birthday off every year, to treat yourself!

· Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your employment

· Career Progression Opportunities

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Auto-enrolment pension scheme

· Medicash Healthcare Plan

· Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts

The successful applicant will be required to register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

If you are interested in this Team Leader opportunity, we’d be delighted to hear from you. For full details and how to apply please visit our website:

If you require any support with the application process, or you wish to request an application form be sent to you, please contact Joanna Dickinson on 0131 551 7260.

Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Closing Date for completed applications is Sunday 25th May 2025.

Interviews including a short presentation, will be held early June 2025.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.