Job Description
£13.98 per hour Full Time Inverness
Its about leading by example supporting the team so they can give the very best care every single day.
Thats how one of our Team Leaders describes their role. If youre a confident, compassionate leader whos ready to inspire others and make a real difference, wed love to hear from you
A home with heart
Our care home service in Inverness provides a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for people with disabilities. We focus on promoting independence, choice, and participation in daily life.
About the role
As a Team Leader, you will supervise and deploy staff within your allocated team, ensuring customers receive high-quality care, personal support, and assistance with daily living tasks and activities. You will support the Service Manager, Operations Manager, and colleagues to help customers reach their full potential, encouraging choice, participation, and motivation.
Key responsibilities include:
Line management of Support Workers within the service
Ensuring high standards of care and support, guided by Person-Centred Plans
Supporting the team to deliver a safe, consistent, and empowering environment
Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality
Contributing to service compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks
Promoting self-advocacy and empowerment for service users
What helps you shine here
SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or working towards it
Prior experience in a care setting and working with people with disabilities
Full, clean driving licence (if required)
Flexibility to work within rostered hours
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Understanding of employment practices, Health & Safety legislation, and regulatory frameworks
Highly developed IT skills in standard Microsoft packages
Why youll love working here
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of employee rewards, including:
Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
Free Blue Light Card with discounts and benefits
Contributory Pension Scheme with competitive life cover
Cash Health Plan for affordable healthcare
Career development opportunities, apprenticeships, and recognised qualifications
Free PVG membership
Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 support
About Leonard Cheshire
We are one of the UKs highest-rated providers of care and supported living services, with 87% of our services rated Good or Outstanding by regulators. Every day, we support people with disabilities to live life with independence and choice.
Ready to apply?
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and will support your requirements for reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post, and references will be obtained for all roles.
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