Quarriers is recruiting a Female Team Leader for our Cowdenbeath Adult Supported Living Service in Fife. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team as we move towards a new digital care planning system.
- This post is female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the nature of the support required.
About the Role
This is a 39‑hour post, worked over 5 days out of 7, including every second weekend and participation in the on‑call rota.
You’ll work closely with:
- The Project Manager
- One other Team Leader
- Our Admin Assistant
- Support Workers and Relief Support Workers across the service
Being a driver with access to your own vehicle is essential, as you will be supporting individuals across multiple locations.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the Project Manager with service development and day‑to‑day operations
- Leading, supervising and guiding staff teams
- Supporting recruitment, induction and mentoring of staff
- Ensuring financial procedures are followed correctly
- Overseeing support plans, reviews, risk assessments and reporting
- Promoting strong communication and supporting positive change
- Maintaining Health & Safety and Adult Support & Protection requirements
- Building strong relationships with supported individuals, families and professionals
- Deputising for the Project Manager as needed
- Working flexibly across days, evenings, weekends, sleepovers and on‑call
What you’ll bring to the role
- SVQ Level 3 Social Care (or equivalent)
- Willingness to meet SSSC registration requirements
- Background in social care within a values‑led, person‑centred environment
- Confidence in leading and supporting staff
- Ability to communicate well and build strong relationships
- Knowledge of social care frameworks, legislation and best practice
- IT confidence, especially helpful as we move to digital care planning
- Full driving licence (Driver Essential)
- A supportive, positive, solution‑focused approach
What you’ll get
SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
Generous leave
Training & development opportunities
❤️Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
Family-friendly policies
Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
£500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
️Life Assurance & Pension
Cycle to Work scheme
️Access to Concerts for Carers
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of start date.
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Ready to Apply?
We’d love to hear from you. Join us and help lead high‑quality, person‑centred support in Fife.
