Care & Support Manager - Dunfermline
Salary: £36,776.43 pro rata
Hours: Full time – 30 hours per week
Due to taking on new business we have an exciting opportunity to join our experienced team of Care and Support staff in Dunfermline.
Dunfermline service currently supports 15 people with a variety of complex support needs including Autism, Young people, learning disabilities and mental health conditions.
As Care & Support Manager of Dunfermline you will manage a team of 25-30 Established and Relief Support Practitioners to provide 977 deliverable support hours per week. You will be managing a mixed support model including 24-hour support, 2 to 1 support and sleepovers. You will work closely alongside an established Care & Support Manager to oversee the service.
A crucial part of this role will be advocating for our Supported People to ensure they are working towards positive outcomes that will support them to live their best lives.
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, supported by our dedicated in‑house SVQ Team.
· 33 days annual leave, with an additional 3 days awarded once the service‑related commitment is met. You also have the option to buy or sell up to one week of annual leave each year.
· 4% contributory pension scheme.
· Flexible working options to help you balance work and home life.
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 for wellbeing, advice and support.
· Access to our Employee Discounts Portal, offering savings across supermarkets, cinemas, holidays, gyms and more - plus the ability to use the Blue Light Card for further discounts across thousands of retailers and services.
CV’s will not be accepted.
View the full job outline here
Closing Date: 25th May 2026
Working towards equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.
Scottish Charity No. SCO1569
Ark provides care, support and housing for children and adults with complex and enduring needs and their families, as well as general needs housing.
We support people to live good lives, at home and in their community.
We are a not-for-profit organisation with a clear vision and mission that drive everything we do. Our values our rooted in civil and human rights. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to lead a happy, healthy and safe life - to live a good life at home and in their community.
For over thirty years we have provided community-based care, support and housing for people with learning difficulties and others with complex and enduring needs who require assistance to lead lives of their choice. We also provide general needs housing.
Founded in 1977 by a group of Edinburgh parishioners to help a member of their congregation, we now manage over 400 properties across 13 Scottish Local Authorities, and employ over 1000 staff.
