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Posted 08 August, 2026

Care Team Leader (Team Facilitator)

Enable Scotland
Helensburgh, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

Care Team Leader (Team Facilitator)Location: Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84Salary: £30,900 per annum = additional on call paymentContract: Full time, PermanentHours: 39 hours per week*Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle requiredWe provide services across Helensburgh, Oban, Lochgilphead, Dunoon and Campbeltown. We are looking to expand our Team Facilitator team and are flexible on the successful candidate's base location, with opportunities to be based in either Oban or Helensburgh. As part of the role, you will be expected to travel across all service locations as required to support teams, build relationships and ensure the delivery of high-quality services.Are you motivated and organised with a passion for leading teams and making a real difference every dayAt Enable we are dedicated to supporting people to live full, independent and meaningful lives. We are looking for a motivated and organised Team Facilitator to join our frontline management team.As Team Facilitator in our Argyle and Bute team, you will work closely with the Service Manager to lead and support a team of Personal Assistants to deliver safe, effective and person-centred support.What You'll DoLeadership and Team ManagementLead, motivate and support a team of Personal AssistantsConduct regular supervisions, observations and performance reviewsAssist with the induction of new staffSupport attendance, absence and staff wellbeingPromote positive communication and effective team workingService DeliveryEnsure people we support receive high-quality, person-centred supportSupport staff to promote choice, independence, dignity and inclusionParticipate in assessments, support planning, reviews and risk assessmentsCarry out quality assurance checks, including spot checks and feedbackRespond to safeguarding concerns and escalate issues appropriatelyProvide direct support and shift cover where requiredRostering and AdministrationPrepare and maintain staff rotas to ensure safe and effective staffingKeep accurate records using electronic systemsMaintain confidential records in line with GDPR requirementsPartnership WorkingBuild strong relationships with families, health professionals and external agenciesAttend meetings and reviews with the people we support and key stakeholdersWork collaboratively with the Service Manager to continuously improve servicesOn-Call and FlexibilityParticipate in the on-call rot which can include evenings and weekendsTravel to services across Argyle and Bute as requiredAbout YouTo succeed in this role, you will be an organised and compassionate leader with a strong commitment to delivering excellent support, including:Experience working with adults and children with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and physical support needsExperience in using person centred planning techniques in addition to delivering and leading excellent support practicesStrong facilitation skills to encourage staff teams to take ownership and responsibility for the quality of support they deliverThe ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, staff teams, families and external care professionalsCreating and delivering robust service designs, support strategies and risk assessments whilst managing individual budgetsSVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalentGood ICT skills with experience using rostering or care management softwareAbility to work flexibly, including participation in an on-call rotaKnowledge of Care Inspectorate standards and regulatory requirementsFull driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business useAbout UsAt Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.These include, but are not limited to:Person Centred approaches, planning and thinkingEpilepsy awarenessMoving and HandlingFirst AidSafety InterventionsPositive Behaviour SupportWe also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health careEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work Scheme*Season Ticket Loans*Blue Light CardWhere required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications - required for SSSC registration.Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity's mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interestNote: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.*Terms and Conditions ApplyTPBN1_UKTJ