Team Leader - Social Care Support / 37.5 per week

KEY; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 38 days

Sick pay

Pension

Training & development

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

PVG Scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Key is seeking a Team Leader in Social Care Support to oversee service delivery, coordinate staffing, and support adults with diverse needs. The role requires strong leadership to empower teams, plan and monitor outcomes, and promote independence within communities.

We offer comprehensive training, progression opportunities, and a range of staff benefits as part of our commitment to employee wellbeing. The position involves flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in Social Care

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support to adults with diverse needs and oversee service delivery
• Coordinate, plan and supervise staff to ensure excellent outcomes
• Lead and develop teams, coordinating with local teams and community partners
• Commit to ongoing learning and professional development

Skills

Experience in Social Care

Job description

Team Leader - Social Care Support / 37.5 per week

We areKey, an organisation that support disabled people of all ages to make everyday matter.

Our teams know that good support is essential for a good life, and so we work alongside every person we support and their family to help them live life to the full.

We are recruiting now for a Team Leader. Join us inmakingevery day matter!

We are passionate about being the best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive team, you will be eligible for the following:

• 38 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays

• Organisation sick pay

• Family Friendly policies from day one

• Supportive working environment

• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme

• Full, in-depth training for your role

• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues, including 24 hour access to a GP.

• Access to theHSF Health Plan which offers a range ofHealth Cash Plans that can that help you and your family manage everyday healthcare costs not fully covered by the NHS.

• A Workplace Pension.

• Free access to occupational health support.

• Credit Union Membership.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Eligible to register for a Costco Membership.

• Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card/ Blue Light Ticket Schemes offering discounts and savings

• Eligibility to apply for concerts for Carers registration.

• Commuter Travel Club

We are here to help, so please get in touch if you have any questions - email us at [e-mail] or call 0141 342 1890.

The closing date for this role is 26th October. We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications.

About the role

As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality support to adults with a wide range of support needs. Working closely with our local teams, you will help plan, coordinate, and oversee service delivery, while supporting, supervising, and managing staff to ensure excellent outcomes for the people we support.

We are looking for highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic social care practitioners who can:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the individuals we support, empowering each person to use their strengths, pursue their goals, and take control of their own life

• Provide positive, proactive leadership by working creatively and flexibly, prioritising effectively, and delegating tasks to support their team.

• Collaborate with Community Development Workers and others to build community connections and promote independence.

• Commit to ongoing learning and professional development.

Our staff are our most valuable asset. We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, including support to achieve an SVQ 3 and PDA Supervision qualification in Health and Social Care.

Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of the people who use our service which will include work in the evenings and weekends as well as sleepovers and waking nights when required.

You can also check out the support worker job description and for more details on the job itself.

About the company

At Key we support disabled people of all ages throughout Scotland to make every day matter. We believe that good support is essential for a good life and we work alongside each person we support, and their family, to help them live life to the full.

Required Criteria

• Experience in Social Care