Team Leader (Maternity Leave)

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Newton Stewart; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in Newton Stewart is recruiting a Team Leader for a temporary 6-month maternity cover. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, and non-drivers are welcome.

You will coach and mentor the team, produce monthly rotas, supervise staff, and coordinate with health professionals to deliver person-centred support plans. On-call duties may be required according to service needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of at least 2 years’ experience 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.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships with supported individuals, families, healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
• Ability to motivate and lead others.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor the team with regular supervision and identifying training needs.
• Produce monthly rotas, while considering budgetary requirements and ensuring contracted hours are met.
• On-call duties will be allocated on a rotational basis.
• Liaise with external health professionals and facilitate meetings to create accurate person-centred support plans.
• Match supported individuals with staff to achieve specific outcomes and goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Work prioritisation

Team leadership

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare

Job description

Our Newton Stewartservices are currently recruiting for a Team Leader on a temporary 6 month contract to cover a period of maternity leave!

This is a full time position consisting of 37.5hrs per week.

Happily,we can accept non-drivers for this post.

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 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.

Our Team Leadersgenerally work Monday to Friday, however there may be times you’ll need to provide cover for on-call shift work. Based on the needs of the service these could include evenings, sleepovers, waking nights, weekends and public holidays.

Closing Date: 23/10/2026(We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point)

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 3months 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!