Team Leader - Female Driver with access to own vehicle

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Lanarkshire is seeking a Team Leader to manage and mentor staff in providing effective support. Applicants must have a driving license, access to a vehicle, and experience in social care. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including generous annual leave and ongoing training.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Paid travel and mileage

Ongoing training

Referral scheme

Employee forum

Free credit union membership

Counselling services

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience supporting individuals in care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor your team.
• Manage monthly rotas and ensure staff meet contracted hours.
• Liaise with external health professionals and facilitate support plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Workload planning

Relationship building

Leadership skills

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare

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Team Leader - Female Driver with access to own vehicle, Lanarkshire

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Client:

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland

Location:

Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

15.08.2025

Expiry Date:

29.09.2025

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Job Description:

Are you looking for progression or a fresh challenge in your social care career? If so, we may have the opportunity you've been looking for!

Our dynamic and friendly team in North Lanarkshire is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience in care to join as a Team Leader covering predominantly North Lanarkshire.

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is a leading voluntary organisation supporting people with diverse needs to live independently within their communities. We are driven by strong values and a commitment to choice, dignity, and social inclusion.

The role:

Due to the nature of the role, we are only accepting applications from females who have a driving licence and access to their own vehicle. This role is for 37.5 hours per week.

As a Team Leader, you will coach and mentor your team, providing support including supervision and training needs assessment. You will manage monthly rotas, considering budget requirements and ensuring staff meet contracted hours. On-call duties will be on a rotational basis.

You will liaise with external health professionals and facilitate meetings to create person-centred support plans, matching supported individuals with suitable staff based on individual outcomes.

What we're looking for:

• At least 2 years of experience supporting individuals in care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload effectively.
• Good understanding of SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards.
• SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to build positive relationships with supported individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders.
• Leadership and motivation skills.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits include generous annual leave, TRFS rewards scheme, paid travel and mileage, ongoing training, a referral scheme, employee forum, free credit union membership, and counselling services.

Interested? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you!

Closing date: 09/09/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)

Note: Applications must be submitted via our website at https://www.trfs.org.uk/job-search. PVG checks are required; having a conviction does not necessarily disqualify you. All staff must register with the SSSC within 6 months of starting.

We promote diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We welcome everyone to join us!

Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.