Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Core and Cluster Team Lead

LOCATION:

Inverness

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, Permanent

SALARY:

27,124-30,283 per annum

Centred is a progressive charitable company based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill health toward mental well-being. Our services are based in Caithness, Easter Ross, Inverness, and Lochaber. Within Inverness, we operate three 24/7 staffed supported living services known as clusters.

We are introducing a brand-new role of Core and Cluster Team Lead, combining hands-on support shifts with leadership responsibilities to guide and motivate your team, while helping maintain consistency and quality across our cluster homes in Inverness.

WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES

As a Core and Cluster Team Lead, you'll:

Lead, mentor, and coach colleagues across the team to build confidence and skills. Carry out staff supervisions and encourage development. Take responsibility for care planning, reviews, and medication practices. Lead colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality care across our cluster homes. Take part in the on-call rota as part of your leadership responsibilities. Work directly alongside staff and service users during day, evening, weekend, and night shifts.
This is a hands-on leadership role, combining direct support with responsibility for guiding colleagues and upholding high standards across the service.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who is:

Experienced in providing person-centred support in health or social care. Confident in supervising or mentoring others. Confident with IT systems and digital recordkeeping Positive, flexible, and willing to work across all shift patterns. Keen to grow leadership skills in a supportive environment.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it). PDA in Medication Administration (or willingness to obtain) Full driving license and access to a car with business insurance.
This role will suit a motivated and flexible individual who is passionate about person-centred care and experienced in staff supervision within a health or social care setting.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

At Centred, we value our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:

Competitive salary. 32 days' paid holiday annually, increasing to 35 days. Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance. Comprehensive training opportunities, including funded SVQ training. Mileage reimbursement or access to a work vehicle. Access to earned wages via Hastee. Competitive pension and life assurance schemes. Employee assistance program for health and well-being. A supportive pathway for professional development and career progression

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If you are passionate about mental health and empowering others, Centred doesn't just offer a job - we offer a career.

Join our sector-leading charity and help us bring our vision to life.

ABOUT CENTRED (SCOTLAND)

Centred is fully committed to paying the Real Living Wage. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do, and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, and successful candidates will undergo a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,124.00-30,283.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Inverness IV2 3PP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Full UK Driving License (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/10/2025