Team Leader- Riddrievale

The Mungo Foundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mungo Foundation is seeking a dedicated support worker to join their team at Riddrievale House Respite. This role focuses on delivering person-centred care and managing a team to provide meaningful support to individuals. Applicants must be willing to work shifts, including evenings and weekends, and may need to pursue additional qualifications as required. The position offers various benefits such as access to discounts and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Supermarket Discounts

Cinema & Restaurant Discounts

Savings on Family Holidays

Reduced Gym Membership Costs

Cycle to Work Scheme

Workplace Pension

Extensive Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Responsibility for delivering high-quality care.
• Experience in staff management and development.
• Effective communication with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality person-centred care.
• Manage and develop the support team effectively.
• Audit and monitor systems regularly.

Skills

Person-centred care

Team management

Effective communication

Auditing and monitoring

Safeguarding

Education

SSSC qualification

Job description

83% of our staff recommend us as a place to work!

(Data from Let’s Talk Staff Survey, September 2023.)

Hours: 28 hours

Contract type: Permanent

Job ref: REQ00943

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of The Mungo Foundation, where we positively impact the lives of those we support at Riddrievale House Respite.

At our service, we understand that short breaks are more than just time away — they’re meaningful moments that enrich lives. We’re proud to offer dependable, flexible respite support that empowers individuals to thrive while giving families and carers the chance to recharge, reconnect, and enjoy quality time together and apart. We are looking for someone who will support the Registered Service Manager, to implement innovation whilst maintaining a positive environment for both those we support and our amazing staff group. This role is ideal for those ready for the next step on the career ladder.

Hello, I’m S and visit the Riddrievale House Project.

I enjoy staying here as I get to go out on day trips to the seaside, safari and lots of other enjoyable places. We have lots of fun in the project with themed nights and discos where we get to play games and dance to music.

You will be:

· Responsible for the delivery of high-quality person-centred care and support

· Effective management and development of a staff team

· Communicate effectively with all those we support, their families, other professionals and agencies

· Audit and monitor all areas of systems and practice on regular basis

· Ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place

Shift working including evenings and weekends is a requirement of the post.

What’s in it for You?

When you join our team at The Mungo Foundation, you’ll enjoy numerous benefits, including:

ü Access to our benefits scheme - Mungo Money where you can enjoy; Supermarket Discounts, Fuel Savings, Cinema & Restaurant Discounts, Savings on Your Next Family Holiday, Reduced Gym Membership Costs and access to our Cycle to Work Scheme

ü Workplace Pension – subject to eligibility

ü Extensive Training and Development opportunities

If successful but unqualified, you will have to work towards a suitable qualification for a post at this level, in line with the SSSC Regulatory requirements but don’t worry we will support you with this.

Working with us means you’re not just starting a job; you’re joining a community of dedicated individuals making a real impact in the lives of the people we support.

If you would like to apply for this position, please email: [e-mail] with a CV and supporting statement.

Appointments are made subject to satisfactory membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, SSSC registration and appropriate safer recruitment checks but we will guide you through this.

Learn More About The Mungo Foundation

Our organization was established in the mid-70s with the goal of providing outstanding social care for individuals with diverse support needs. We're dedicated to placing the people we support at the forefront of everything we do and providing customized care that suits their specific needs. Our core values of Life, Justice, and Community drive us to make a positive impact on people's lives.

TMF is delighted to confirm that on 1st April 2025 it joined Enable, one of Scotland’s leading charities who has been championing the rights of individuals for over 70 years. Enable’s mission is to work for an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate in the communities of their choice. Across the charity’s three pillars, they deliver self-directed health and social care support with Enable Cares; employability and training services with Enable Works; and community projects and campaigns with Enable Communities.