Team Leader (Must hold a driving licence)

Vacancy Filler; Tain; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Tain seeks a full-time Team Leader to manage staff and support individuals through effective coaching and mentoring. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of care experience and be working towards or hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. This role includes responsibilities like planning meetings for supported individuals and engaging with external agencies to ensure compliance with care standards. Generous rewards and a commitment to diversity are part of our values.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Paid travel

Continuous training

Health care plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years supporting individuals within care.
• Must hold a valid Driving License.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring staff to improve performance.
• Planning and facilitating meetings for supported individuals.
• Liaising with external agencies to ensure compliance.

Skills

Staff Management

Coaching and mentoring

Planning and facilitating meetings

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 the people who need it most in our communities! We are looking for a full-time Team Leader (previously Senior Support Worker) for our Tain Service.

Requirements: Applicants need at least 2 years of supporting individuals within care and must already have or be willing to work towards your SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care to be considered for the Senior Support Worker role. You must hold a Driving License.

About the Role:

Our Team Leaders are classed as Front Line Management staff. Your duties will include:

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

We offer fantastic rewards such as generous annual leave, TRFS rewards scheme, paid travel, continuous training, referral bonuses, employee forums, free Credit Union membership, health care plans, and support services.

All successful applicants will receive a conditional offer, subject to references and PVG checks. A conviction does not necessarily disqualify you. All new staff must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting.

Closing Date: 20th August 2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early).

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.