Team Leader (9 months FTC)
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,507.00 to £34,545.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 32507 - 34545 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | Cupar, KY15 5YQ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SEP20250805 |
Summary
Are you looking for progression or a fresh challenge in your social care career? If you share our values and have experience of working in mental health and learning disability services, we may have the opportunity you’ve been looking for. We are now recruiting for a Team Leader based in our Tailabout service in Cupar.Salary: £32,507-£34,545 per annum Contract type: Temporary 9 months fixed-term contract (there is potential for the contract to be extended beyond 9 months). A full driving licence and access to a car are requirements of this role. The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is a leading voluntary organisation, supporting people with a broad range of needs to live in their own homes, as part of their community. We are driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion. About the Role: As a Team Leader, you will coach and mentor your team, providing regular support including supervision and identifying training needs. You will be responsible for producing the monthly rotas, whilst considering budgetary requirements and ensuring that all staff meet their contracted hours. On call duties will be allocated to you on a rotational basis.Working alongside the Service Manager, part of your role will include liaising with external health professionals and facilitating meetings with supported individuals and important people in their lives to create accurate and effective person-centred support plan. You’ll effectively match the people we support with staff members, considering the specific outcomes and goals set for each individual. Requirements:Experience of leading teams in a social care environmentHave or are working towards you SVQ level 3Hold a full driving licence and have access to own vehicleKey Benefits:Cashback and discounts at various retailersRefer a friend scheme - £150 bonusTRFS is an equal opportunity, positive about disabled people and a Living Wage accredited employerTRFS has been awarded Gold by Investors in PeopleAll successful applicants will be given a conditional offer - this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG.The successful applicant must also register with SSSC as a Supervisor in Care at Home and Housing Support Services on taking up the post. Closing Date: 9/10/2025 (we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient interest before the closing date). Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post. "We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us"