Team Leader – Social Care & Support (West Lothian)

Real Life Options Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job description

Team Coordinator

Team Coordinator

Location: West Lothian

Salary: £30,277.50 per Annum

Hours: Full Time, Permanent – 39 hours per week

Full UK driving license is essential

Make a Real Difference Every Day – Join Real Life Options

We are seeking an experienced TeamCoordinatorto join our dedicatedteam. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within Supported Living/Housing Support, Outreach, and Day Centre services, overseeing support for approximately 25 individuals across West Lothian and the surrounding areas.

About the Role

As Team Coordinator, you will:

• Lead and support staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, autism, challenging behaviour, and mobility needs.
• Manage day-to-day operations including staff rotas, risk assessments, audits, and compliance with health and safety.
• Supervise, mentor and develop Support Workers, undertaking appraisals and performance management.
• Ensure our Person-Centred Support and Enablement model of care is embedded throughout the service.
• Liaise with social workers, families and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support.
• Deputise for the Service Manager when required.
• Supporting with on-call duties

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while supporting a committed team.

About You

• SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care – Essential
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a social care setting – Essential
• Proven supervisory and leadership experience with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and effective relationships.
• Professional, resilient and adaptable, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and organisational values.
• Driver with access to a vehicle – Essential

Why Join Us?

• A minimum of 20 days' paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first-rate job
• Opportunities to develop professionally through training, mentoring and a strong support network
• Work in a collaborative, values-led environment

In addition to the above, you'll also have access to the following great benefits:

• Free Employee Assistance Programme, including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information
• Reward Gateway with access to discounted goods and services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial wellbeing scheme
• Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
• Recognition initiatives

Don't Miss Out – Be Part of Something Bigger!

Join a team driven by values, with a mission that matters.

If you're passionate about supporting others and making a positive difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or an individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best, so please do let us know.

Information

• Reference:
  SK1712623PolTC
• Location:
  Polbeth, West Lothian, United Kingdom
• Postcode:
  EH55 8TP
• Employment:
  Permanent
• Salary:
  £30277.50 to £30277.50