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Care & Support Manager – Forres & Elgin

Forres, Scotland IV36, United Kingdom • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Experience managing the day-to-day running of a registered care service, ensuring safe, effective, person-centred care.
  • Experience leading, supporting, and developing a team to foster a positive, inclusive culture aligned with values.
  • Experience implementing strategy/business plans and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulators.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • See Job Outline

Description

Care & Support Manager – Forres & Elgin

Salary: £36,776.43

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Ark Forres and Elgin

 

We have an exciting opportunity to apply for a Care & Support Manager position who’s responsible for our Forres/Elgin services 

We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and motivated Manager to lead a well-established service supporting individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Our service provides a mix of supported accommodation and outreach, supporting with a wide range of needs, including Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health conditions. This diverse model offers variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference across multiple areas of support and potential for growth. 

As Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care at all times. You will play a key role in leading, supporting, and developing a dedicated team, fostering a positive environment where colleagues feel valued, confident, and able to perform at their best.

We are looking for someone who is organised, adaptable, and solution-focused, with the ability to prioritise and respond to changing needs while maintaining a calm and supportive approach. You will be supported to lead with confidence adopting a practice leadership model, using your judgement and experience to drive continuous improvement.

You will help create a positive and inclusive culture where dignity, respect, and individual outcomes are at the heart of everything we do.

If you are a values-driven leader who is passionate about making a real difference and developing others, we would love to hear from you.

As part of your induction to Ark you will receive a comprehensive induction, training and mentoring.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

 

  • Fully funded SVQ Qualification in Health & Social Care completed with the support of our dedicated in house SVQ Team
  • Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
  • 4% Contributory pension scheme
  • Opportunities for career progression with over 75% of all Management roles within Care & Support being internal promotions.
  • Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
  • Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, gym membership and Holidays.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

To apply, click the link below.

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 5th October 2026

Working towards equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.

Scottish Charity No. SCO1569

 

Company Overview

We are a leading provider of Housing and Care and we have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Practitioner roles, even for those with no direct care experience. Ark provide full training and we are looking for people who share Ark’s values as they form the bedrock of what we do. Working with Ark means you can use your passion for people and care and have the opportunity to make a real differences to peoples lives. We are an accredited Scottish Living Wage employer, and Full Time Support Practitioner salary is ££25,947.47 per annum, rising to £26,526.23 per annum after succesful completion of your probationary period. We truly value our employees and it is important to us that our employees living comfortably in line with our core values.

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