Job Description
Adult Services Team Leader
Location: West Lothian
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: Circa £31, per annum (uplift pending)
Defour Partnership is delighted to be supporting a specialist care provider with the recruitment of an Adult Services Team Leader.
Are you an experienced Team Leader who is passionate about driving high-quality support and creating positive outcomes for the people in your care?
Do you thrive in a role where you can lead by example, support continual improvement, and help shape a service centred around wellbeing, learning, and person-centred support?
If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
About the Role
We are looking to appoint an Adult Services Team Leader to support the day-to-day delivery of a specialist adult service for neurodivergent adults who require tailored support in both wellbeing and learning.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and values-led care professional to join a service committed to delivering high standards, personalised support, and meaningful outcomes.
You will play a key leadership role within the team, helping to ensure the service is safe, effective, person-centred, and aligned with best practice and regulatory standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting the day-to-day running of the adult service
Leading and motivating a team to deliver outstanding support and care
Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and practice excellence
Working in partnership with families, carers, and multidisciplinary professionals
Supporting the development and review of Personal Support Plans
Monitoring individual progress and ensuring personal outcomes are being achieved
Contributing to a service culture that values reflection, collaboration, and high-quality practice
Helping to ensure the service remains compliant with relevant standards and legislation
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Have experience in a Team Leader or senior support role
Are passionate about supporting neurodivergent adults or individuals with additional support needs
Have a strong understanding of person-centred support and positive outcomes
Are confident leading teams and supporting best practice
Are values-driven, compassionate, and committed to high standards of care
Enjoy working collaboratively and building positive relationships with others
Essential Requirements
SVQ Level 3 / SCQF Level 7 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Experience of leading or supervising a care/support team
Working knowledge of Health and Social Care Standards
Understanding of SSSC Codes of Practice
Experience of working collaboratively with families, carers, and professionals
Experience developing and reviewing support plans and personal outcomes
Willingness to work towards Care Inspectorate Registered Manager requirements
Experience supporting neurodivergent adults
Ability to use or understand Makaton (Desirable)
What’s on Offer
The opportunity to work in a values-led and inclusive environment
Ongoing training and professional development
A strong and supportive team culture
The chance to make a meaningful and lasting difference to the people you support
Interested?
If you’re an experienced care professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Defour Partnership is supporting this vacancy on behalf of our client.
For a confidential discussion or to express your interest, please get in touch.