At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a compassionate team to support individuals in living fulfilling, independent lives.
- Company: Join a dynamic care organisation dedicated to high-quality, person-centred support.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 36 days holiday, career progression, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Comprehensive training and mentoring provided to help you succeed.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in care management and a passion for supporting diverse needs.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Tayside Care & Support Management Team based in Perth. 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, currently supporting 20 individuals 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.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the service, ensuring safe, effective, and high‑quality care at all times.
- Lead, support, and develop a dedicated team, fostering a positive environment where colleagues feel valued, confident, and able to perform at their best.
- Prioritise and respond to changing needs while maintaining a calm and supportive approach.
- Adopt a practice leadership model, using judgement and experience to drive continuous improvement.
- Create a positive and inclusive culture where dignity, respect, and individual outcomes are at the heart of everything we do.
Ideal Candidate
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.
Benefits & Perks
- 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 thousands of discounts on favourite brands including supermarkets, cinema tickets, gym membership and holidays
- Cycle to Work Scheme
As part of your induction to Ark you will receive a comprehensive induction, training and mentoring. We would love to hear from you.
Care & Support Manager - Perth in Kinross employer: Ark People Housing Care
Join our Tayside Care & Support Management Team in Perth, where we prioritise compassion and resilience in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. As a Care & Support Manager, you will lead a dedicated team in a supportive environment that values employee growth, offering fully funded qualifications and numerous career progression opportunities. With a strong focus on inclusivity and respect, we ensure that our staff feel valued while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with diverse needs.
