Team Leader - Female Driver with access to own vehicle - 435730

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social care organization seeks a motivated Team Leader to join their North Lanarkshire team. The role involves mentoring staff, creating schedules, and collaborating with health professionals. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, solid communication skills, and a willingness to achieve SVQ Level 3. The position offers generous leave, travel allowances, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Cash-back and discounts via rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

In-house training opportunities

Referral reward scheme

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in care.
• Good understanding of SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Planning and prioritizing workload

Building professional relationships

Motivating and leading others

Education

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

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 Lanarkshireare on the lookout for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience in care to join them as a Team Leader covering predominantly North Lanarkshire.

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.

The role:

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

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.
• Have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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: 9/9/2025 (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 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!

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