Team Leader (Female only-Must drive with access to own vehicle)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization in North Lanarkshire is seeking a motivated Team Leader. The role involves mentoring a team, liaising with health professionals, and creating support plans. Candidates must have a driving license and at least 2 years of experience in care support. Benefits include generous leave, training opportunities, and a rewards scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Forum

Free Glasgow Credit Union membership

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works services

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in care support.
• Ability to prioritize workloads effectively.
• Good understanding of relevant health and social care standards.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor the team, providing supervision.
• Create monthly rotas and manage staff hours.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and develop support plans.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Workload planning

Building professional relationships

Leadership skills

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare

Job description

Team Leader (Female only - Must drive with access to own vehicle)

Are you looking for progression or a fresh challenge in your social care career? If so, we may have the opportunity you’ve been searching 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, primarily covering North Lanarkshire.

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

The Role:

Due to the nature of this role, we can only accept applications from females who hold a valid driving license and have access to their own vehicle. This position is for 37.5 hours per week. As a Team Leader, you will coach and mentor your team, providing regular support through supervision and training needs assessment. You will be responsible for creating monthly rotas, considering budgetary constraints, and ensuring staff meet their contracted hours. On-call duties will be allocated on a rotational basis.

Working alongside the Service Manager, your responsibilities will include liaising with external health professionals and facilitating meetings with supported individuals and their significant others to develop person-centered support plans. You will match individuals with suitable staff, considering their specific outcomes and goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 2 years’ previous experience supporting individuals in care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritize workloads.
• Good understanding of SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards.
• SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with supported individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders.
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave.
• TRFS rewards scheme offering cash-back and discounts.
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
• Continuous in-house training and career development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme with a £150 reward.
• Employee Forum for feedback and improvement.
• Free Glasgow Credit Union membership.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works services.

If this sounds interesting, apply today! We look forward to hearing from you. The closing date is 9/9/2025, but we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Applications must be submitted via our website: https://www.trfs.org.uk/job-search.

PVG checks are required for all successful applicants; having a conviction does not necessarily disqualify you. All new staff must register with the SSSC within 6 months of starting. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and identities. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us!