Team Leader - Aberdeenshire

About the Role

As a Team Leader at Sense Scotland, you will take a leading role in guiding a dedicated team of staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support to the people we support. Your responsibilities will include providing regular supervision, coaching, and monitoring to ensure tasks are completed efficiently, in line with our core values.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure high-quality care and support for the people we support, meeting their individual needs.
• Lead by example, offering supervision, coaching, and on-shift training to staff.
• Guide staff to deliver a flexible, person-centred service for the people we support and their families.
• Manage staffing rotas, adjusting as needed for changes in the people we support or staff requirements.
• Oversee the implementation and regular updating of individual support plans.
• Maintain accurate records and staff attendance, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Support staff in their professional development and ensure they have the skills needed for person-centred care.

This role could be perfect for you if:

• You hold a valid UK Driving Licence.
• You have an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care (or a qualification recognised by the SSSC for registration purposes).
• You are flexible, able to work across a range of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.
• You possess strong IT and organisational skills to manage office tasks efficiently.
• You have a deep understanding and experience of person-centred practice.
• You are skilled in coaching and mentoring colleagues to foster their development.
• You have exceptional communication skills, especially in conveying complex and sensitive information.

Please note and consider before applying:

• You have an SVQ at SCQF Level 7 (or above) in Social Services and Health Care
• You must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service.
• We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.