Team Leader - Male Driver with access to own vehicle

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Social Care Organization in Buckhaven is seeking a motivated Team Leader to enhance social care services. You will mentor a team, manage rotas, and collaborate with health professionals to create support plans. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in social care and be working towards an SVQ level 3. The role offers a salary of £32,507-£34,545 per annum and a permanent full-time contract.

Benefits

Cashback and discounts at various retailers

Refer a friend scheme – £150 bonus

Living Wage accredited employer

Qualifications

• Experience of leading teams in a social care environment.
• Hold or working towards an SVQ level 3.
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor your team, providing supervision.
• Produce monthly rotas considering budgetary requirements.
• Liaise with external health professionals for support plans.

Skills

Leading teams in a social care environment

Coaching and mentoring

Education

SVQ level 3

Job description

Are you looking for progression or a fresh challenge in your social care career? If you share our values and have experience of working in mental health and learning disability services, we may have the opportunity you’ve been looking for. We are now recruiting for a Team Leader based in Buckhaven and surrounding areas.

Salary: £32,507-£34,545 per annum

Contract type: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hold a full driving licence and have access to own vehicle.

About 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 plans. You’ll effectively match the people we support with staff members, considering the specific outcomes and goals set for each individual.

Requirements

• Experience of leading teams in a social care environment
• Have or are working towards an SVQ level 3
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to own vehicle

Key Benefits

• Cashback and discounts at various retailers
• Refer a friend scheme – £150 bonus
• TRFS is an equal opportunity, positive about disabled people and a Living Wage accredited employer
• TRFS has been awarded Gold by Investors in People

All successful applicants will be given a conditional offer – this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG: having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.

The successful applicant must also register with SSSC as a Supervisor in Care at Home and Housing Support Services on taking up the post.

Closing Date: 04/11/2025 (we may close this advert early should we receive sufficient interest before the closing date).

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

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.