Health and Wellbeing Team Leader
Job title: Health and Wellbeing Team Leader
Salary: £33,417 - £35,565 per annum
Location: Edinburgh
Contract: Permanent
Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Care as a Health and Wellbeing Team Leader.
We are entering a significant phase of development as we progress on the transition to becoming and independent organisation and strengthening our care service teams to match our ambition. Our focus is on long‑term sustainability, strong governance and services that remain fit for the future. We combine the ethos of the third sector with the discipline of a modern, well‑run organisation.
Our culture is grounded in respect, accountability, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We support our staff to grow, contribute, and lead with confidence. We value professionalism, kindness, and the ability to work with purpose.
About the role
Dunedin Harbour supported accommodation offers accommodation and support to people experiencing a period of homeless. Our dedicated team help residents tackle the issues they face, including addictions and mental health, and provide them with support to address any issues and a pathway back into a permanent home. As a Health and Wellbeing Team Leader, you will have responsibility for the day to day running of the service and for establishing and implementing the policies, procedures, standards and excellent support practices within individualised and personalised services.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service skills, IT literacy, strong Leadership qualities and the ability to manage a shift pattern. A professional qualification in housing / care support or allied discipline is desirable, experience of paid or voluntary work at a similar level is essential. It is an essential requirement of the role to be a member of the PVG scheme membership.
The benefits we offer:
As part of Wheatley Care, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.
The successful candidate will receive:
- a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
- access to a contributory pension scheme;
- excellent leave entitlements;
- enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
- contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
- access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
- 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.
We are a values‑led social care organisation focused on delivering support that genuinely improves people’s lives. As a not‑for‑profit provider, with over 40 years’ experience in the social care arena we reinvest our resources where they matter most: the people and communities we serve. Our work is grounded in dignity, respect, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live well.
We are recognised for delivering reliable, person‑led support across our communities. Our teams are trusted to provide safe, compassionate care that stands up to scrutiny. We take pride in being a steady, dependable partner within the health and social care landscape across Scotland.
Committed to inclusion:
Wheatley Care is always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.
We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings the organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.
Closing date: 8 May 2026
For an application pack and detailed job profile, please click here.
For a chat about the role, please contact Cath Wheatcroft, Health and Wellbeing Manager, by email at: cath.wheatcroft@wheatley-care.com Or by phone on 07920538050
We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, on behalf of Wheatley Care please contact recruitment@wheatley-group.com.