Assistant Team Leader, Supported Living Services – Giffnock &Thornliebank

Assistant Team Leader Supported Living Services – Giffnock &Thornliebank

Location: Giffnock & Thornliebank

Salary: £29,744 per annum plus on-call allowance

Hours: 35 hours per week plus the expectation of evening and weekend as required

Are you looking for your next challenge social care? Are you experienced in social care, service management? We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead and manage supported living services in Giffnock and Thornliebank. .

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide leadership, oversight and direction to a dedicated team and work with the broader multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team to ensure support, protocols and systems are in place to allow the individuals to live a safe, full life in the community.

You will be overseeing the care and support delivered to 3 females. 2 who live in a shared house and 1 who lives in her own flat.

You should have experience of working with individuals with a variety of care needs such as moving and assisting, stressed and distressed behaviour and personal care.

We are looking for a special type of person who can juggle different priorities, while at the same time ensuring that a personal service is being delivered to the supported individuals. If you have the values, leadership skills, drive and energy we will support you to make the most of your career in social care, knowing you are making a difference every day.

If you are looking for a hands-on role, to demonstrate your creativity and initiative and leadership, can work flexibly and a part of a multi-disciplinary team this may be the job for you!

Reporting to the Head of Operations, and in collaboration with your line manager – Operational Manager you will drive the development of the service, support transitions for people moving to their new home and ensure that the varying health and support needs of individuals are responded to.

You may not feel that you meet the essential criteria of the role, however we encourage you to apply if you have transferrable skills and experience gained in a different setting. If you have experience of working with people/ families, leadership and have enthusiasm for the role. We would love to hear from you!

To request an application pack on 0141 620 2500 (selecting option 5) or email us at recruitment@cosgrovecare.org.uk , or if you would like an informal chat about the vacancy, please contact Laura Crichton at lcrichton@cosgrovecare.org.uk and she will arrange a suitable time to discuss.

Closing Date for Applications:

Sunday 21st June 2026.