Team Leader - Social Care Support

We are
Key
, an organisation that support disabled people of all ages to make everyday matter.

Our teams know that good support is essential for a good life, and so we work alongside every person we support and their family to help them live life to the full.

We are recruiting now for a Team Leader. Join us in
making
every day matter
!

We are passionate about being the best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive team, you will be eligible for the following:

• 38 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays

• Organisation sick pay

• Family Friendly policies from day one

• Supportive working environment

• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme

• Full, in-depth training for your role

• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues, including 24 hour access to a GP.

• Access to the
  HSF Health Plan which offers a range of
  Health Cash Plans that can that help you and your family manage everyday healthcare costs not fully covered by the NHS.

• A Workplace Pension.

• Free access to occupational health support.

• Credit Union Membership.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Eligible to register for a Costco Membership.

• Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card/ Blue Light Ticket Schemes offering discounts and savings

• Eligibility to apply for concerts for Carers registration.

• Commuter Travel Club

We are here to help, so please get in touch if you have any questions - email us at  or call .

The closing date for this role is 26th October. We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications.

As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality support to adults with a wide range of support needs. Working closely with our local teams, you will help plan, coordinate, and oversee service delivery, while supporting, supervising, and managing staff to ensure excellent outcomes for the people we support.

We are looking for highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic social care practitioners who can:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the individuals we support, empowering each person to use their strengths, pursue their goals, and take control of their own life

• Provide positive, proactive leadership by working creatively and flexibly, prioritising effectively, and delegating tasks to support their team.

• Collaborate with Community Development Workers and others to build community connections and promote independence.

• Commit to ongoing learning and professional development.

Our staff are our most valuable asset. We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, including support to achieve an SVQ 3 and PDA Supervision qualification in Health and Social Care.

Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of the people who use our service which will include work in the evenings and weekends as well as sleepovers and waking nights when required.

You can also check out the support worker job description and for more details on the job itself.

At Key we support disabled people of all ages throughout Scotland to make every day matter. We believe that good support is essential for a good life and we work alongside each person we support, and their family, to help them live life to the full.

• Experience in Social Care