Team Leader - Children's Service - Glasgow

The Role

We are currently recruiting a part-time Team Leader to join our Children’s Services team in Kinning Park, Glasgow.

As a Team Leader, you will work day to day with a committed and compassionate team to ensure that every child and young person receives the highest standard of care in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. You’ll play an active role in delivering engaging activities such as arts and crafts, sensory play, and creative sessions that encourage self-expression and enjoyment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality, individualised care that meets the needs and aspirations of the people we support
• Lead by example, providing supervision, coaching, and on-shift training
• Guide staff to deliver flexible, person-centred support for children and their families
• Manage staff rotas and respond effectively to changing needs
• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of individual support plans
• Maintain accurate records, staff attendance, and compliance with required standards
• Support staff development, ensuring teams have the skills to deliver exceptional care
• Help deliver fun, stimulating, and creative sessions

Hours & Shift Patterns

The service operates:

• Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
• Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Monday & Thursday: 3:30pm – 6:30pm
• Tuesday: 3:30pm – 7:30pm
• This role will involve some evening work and approximately 2 weekends out of every 4.

About you

You will have significant experience working directly with individuals who have complex care and communication needs. You’re a natural leader who motivates and guides colleagues, always striving to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and model best practice in social care.

This role could be perfect for you if:

• Hold a qualification in Social Services and Health Care at SCQF level 7 or above (or other qualification recognised by the SSSC for registration purposes) - Desirable
• You hold SVQ Social Services and Health Care at SCQF Level 6 or above, with a willingness to work towards SCQF Level 7 or higher (or another qualification recognised by the SSSC for Supervisor registration) - Essential
• You are willing to complete the PDA Health and Social Care Supervision qualification
• You are flexible and able to work across days, evenings, and weekends
• You have strong IT and organisational skills to manage administrative tasks effectively
• You have a deep understanding of person-centred practice
• You are confident in coaching and mentoring colleagues to support their development
• You have excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex or sensitive information
• You bring creative and innovative ideas to overcome barriers to teaching, learning, and assessment

Please note and consider before applying:

• 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.