Team Leader (Must hold a driving licence)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Lossiemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a full-time Team Leader to manage staff and support individuals in Lossiemouth. Applicants must have at least 2 years of experience in care and a valid driving license. This role involves coaching staff and ensuring compliance with standards. We offer generous benefits, including annual leave and ongoing training. Apply now—diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Closing date: 8th September 2025.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Discounts

Paid travel and fuel allowance

Ongoing training

Referral bonuses

Free credit union membership

Health care plans

Support services

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience supporting individuals within care.
• Must hold or be willing to work towards SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• A valid Driving License is required.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring staff and providing supervision.
• Planning and facilitating meetings for support plans.
• Liaising with external agencies and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Staff Management

Coaching and mentoring

Planning and facilitation

Liaising with external agencies

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Team Leader (Must hold a driving licence)

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in Inverness and helping support those who need it most in our communities! We are looking for a full-time Team Leader (previously Senior Support Worker) for our Lossiemouth Service.

Requirements: Applicants need at least 2 years of experience supporting individuals within care, and must hold or be willing to work towards SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. A valid Driving License is also required.

About the Role:

Our Team Leaders are classified as Front Line Management staff, with responsibilities in three key areas:

1. Staff Management: Coaching and mentoring staff, providing supervision, identifying training needs, producing monthly rotas considering budget and staff availability, developing support plans, and covering on-call shifts as needed.
2. Supported Individuals: Planning and facilitating meetings to gather information for support plans, matching individuals to staff based on needs and goals.
3. Organisational: Liaising with external agencies, ensuring compliance with SSSC, Care Inspectorate standards, and our own standards, and representing our values externally.

We offer excellent rewards and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts, paid travel and fuel allowance, ongoing training, referral bonuses, employee forums, free credit union membership, health care plans, and support services.

All successful applicants will receive a conditional offer, pending references and PVG checks. Having a conviction does not necessarily disqualify you from working in this sector.

If interested, apply today! We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds to create inclusive teams. All new staff must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting.

Closing Date: 8th September 2025 (may close early if filled)