Overview
Team Leader - must hold a driving licence at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland, Lossiemouth.
We are looking for a Team Leader (previously Senior Support Worker) on a full-time basis for our Lossiemouth Service. This role involves frontline management duties within our care teams and external engagement as required.
Responsibilities
* Staff Management: Coaching and mentoring front line staff while providing appropriate support including regular supervision.
* Identifying the training needs of your team and ensuring that this training is provided.
* Producing the monthly rota for your team, considering budgetary requirements and ensuring that all staff meet their contracted hours while managing holiday cover and absence.
* Developing the ability of your team to produce accurate and effective support plans.
* Covering on-call shift work as and when needed.
* Supported Individuals: Plan and facilitate meetings with individuals and important people in their lives to collate information required to write an effective support plan.
* Effectively match supported individuals to staff members, keeping in mind the identified outcomes and goals to be achieved for each person.
* Organisational: Liaising with external agencies such as a person’s family or Social Work Services.
* Ensure standards set by the SSSC and Care Inspectorate, as well as The Richmond Fellowship Scotland’s own standards, are met.
* Positively represent the values of The Richmond Fellowship Scotland when engaging with external agencies.
Qualifications and requirements
* At least 2 years of experience supporting individuals within care.
* Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (to be considered for the Senior Support Worker role).
* Driving Licence required.
Benefits and rewards
* Generous annual leave.
* TRFS rewards scheme (cash-back and discounts at high street and online retailers).
* Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
* Continuous in-house training opportunities and opportunities to further your career in social care.
* Refer a Friend scheme – £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.
* Employee Forum – opportunities to voice opinions and contribute to a positive working environment.
* Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
* HSF Health Care plan.
* Counselling & Life Works service.
All successful applicants will be given a conditional offer, subject to satisfactory references and PVG Check. Having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.
Sound interesting? Apply today. We’d love to hear from you!
All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.
Additional information
* Closing Date: 8th Sept 2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).
* We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.
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