Care & Support Manager Dunfermline

Care and Support Manager

Location: Dunfermline

Salary: £29,342.88

REF: DF12/CSM/MJS

Ark is a major provider of Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. As a housing association we are one of the smaller providers. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Ark to enable them to live a good life and to provide the best quality of housing to our tenants, some of whom we provide support to.

The Care and Support Manager will be accountable for the operational delivery of Ark’s Care and Support services and the implementation of policies, procedures and systems that ensures Ark delivers good outcomes for people we support.

The post holder will lead a team of Support Workers in all aspects of operational delivery and provide support and guidance to support staff in keeping with the ethos and values of Ark. You will be responsible for implementing key objectives and will have delegated responsibility for ensuring that Ark provides services of the highest standard which are cost effective and responsive to the needs of service users and tenants. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will have delegated responsibility for the implementation of systems, processes and approaches that adheres to all aspects of regulation within your area of responsibility.

The position requires the post-holder to be able to operate at management level with appropriate decision-making and problem-solving skills. Motivational team leadership and team development abilities are necessary with a positive commitment to continued professional development for self and others. Strong organisational, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills are prerequisites. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of delivering high quality regulated services with the Care Inspectorate.

This is an exciting role for the right applicant and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond. This business plan will see Ark reshape as a modern, future-focused organisation that aims to positively impact on the lives of its tenants, supported people and staff.

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

· Full and comprehensive training programme, e-Learning and a dedicated SVQ team who will support you to achieve an accredited qualification.

· Commitment to ongoing learning and development.

· Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata.

· 4% Contributory pension scheme.

· Employee recognition scheme.

· Opportunities for career progression.

· Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.

· Sodexo Employee Benefits.

If you believe you meet these requirements and are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, please download our application from on our website https://www.arkha.org.uk/current-vacancies/care-support-manager-dunfermline/

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 4th February 2022