Team Leader

Are you a natural leader with a passion for social care? If you’re eager to inspire a dedicated team and deliver exceptional, person-centred support, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Adult Supported Living services in Quarriers Village as a Team Leader!

Your new opportunity

Quarriers is excited to offer a full-time Team Leader position within our QVSL Adults Services, based in the welcoming community of Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir. This role involves overseeing two distinct teams: Glengryffe, supporting four men, and Cessnock, supporting four women, all with additional support needs.

As a Team Leader, you’ll collaborate closely with the Project Manager, Depute Manager, three fellow Team Leaders, and three Senior Support Workers, fostering a supportive environment that promotes peer development and service enhancement. Your responsibilities will encompass staff managementincluding rota planning, mentoring, and conducting inductionsas well as administrative duties to ensure smooth service delivery. Additionally, Team Leaders participate in on-call provisions and may be required to undertake sleepovers to meet the evolving needs of the service.

Following a recent restructuring, QVSL Phase 2 now operates in close alignment with QVSL Phase 1, ensuring cohesive and comprehensive support across all projects. For the right candidate, comprehensive training is provided, including Lead Management training, to empower you in your leadership role.

Working pattern

This is a permanent full time post working 39 hours per week5 days over 7.

( sleepovers may be required )

What your will need to bring to the role

Qualification to a minimum of SVQ Social Care level 3 or equivalent (e.g. nursing qualification)
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary framework, building and maintaining professional and productive relationships
Experience of leading a team, including carrying out meaningful supervisions
Knowledge of social care values, legislation and regulatory framework
Strong positive values particularly in relation to equality and diversity
What you will get in return

Substantial holiday entitlement.
Blue light card discount.
Generous workplace pension.
Family-friendly working policies and procedures.
Life Assurance.
Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, free physiotherapy & occupational health support.
Please note you must register with the SSSC within 3 months of employment.

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