Team Leader

About the Role

We are currently looking to recruit a Team Leader to support the Service Manager in the operation of our Rosiebank & Tummel service in Perth. You will be required to co-ordinate and supervise a team of support staff in delivering a high standard of social care practice using a person-centred approach that reflects individual customer's needs wants and aspirations. Support for this role will be provided from the Service Manager and current Team Leaders at the service.

A key part of this role is to coach, monitor, mentor and develop the skill base within the staff team, you will do this by displaying Leadership skills such as role modelling, decision making, being an effective communicator, having a positive attitude, commitment and confidence in the role. You may also be required from time to time to deliver direct support to our customers. Supervision duties and rota management are also required. Supporting staff to complete online training and mandatory training will also be part of this role.

We are looking for someone with experience within a similar social care setting leading a team. It is also essential for you to have an SVQ level 3, and desireable for level 4.

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

Fully paid, sector-leading learning and development

Fully funded SVQ placement a qualification which is yours for life

Excellent annual leave of 32 days per year, increasing with service

Generous and enhanced pension schemes and family benefits

As a member of our autoenrollment pension scheme, £10,000 provided in the case of Death in Service

Flexible working is available

Free 24/7 employee assistance programme

Free PVG checks throughout your career.

Access to shopping discounts through the Perks At Work scheme

Access to Cycle to Work Scheme

Applying to Capability Scotland

General Information

Capability Scotland is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We are happy to consider job-share applications.

Capability Scotland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people and conducts thorough pre-employment checks on all preferred candidates.

A copy of Capability Scotlands Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.