Team Leader

£13.98 per hour | Full Time | Inverness

“It’s about leading by example – supporting the team so they can give the very best care every single day.”

That’s how one of our Team Leaders describes their role. If you’re a confident, compassionate leader who’s ready to inspire others and make a real difference, we’d 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 you’ll 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 check
 • Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 support

About Leonard Cheshire

We are one of the UK’s 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?

Click Apply Now or contact resourcingteam@leonardcheshire.org for more information.

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.