Female Support Manager - Disability Care Service

Crooton; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Inverness is seeking a Female Support Manager to lead and coach teams in delivering person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities. This permanent, full-time role requires a Level 4 Health & Social Care qualification and proven experience in managing care services. The successful candidate will foster an inclusive culture, drive growth, and build relationships with stakeholders to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Passionate about quality care and leadership.
• Willing to work toward Level 4 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Experience leading teams and managing service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate an inclusive culture and ensure compliance.
• Support professional growth and development of staff.
• Establish trusted relationships with all stakeholders.

Skills

Proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities

Excellent communication

Leadership abilities

Decision-making abilities

Confidence in using digital systems

Education

Level 4 Health & Social Care qualification

Tools

Excel

Care planning software

Job description

Female Support Manager ( Learning Disability service)

Location: Inverness, Highland | Salary: Up to £36,339.97

The Opportunity

Are you a proactive leader ready to drive change and empower individuals and teams?

We are seeking a skilled and values-driven Support Manager to lead and coach our teams in delivering outstanding, person-centred support in the Inverness, Highland area. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the people we support—who believe they can be leaders in society—live fulfilling lives with choice, independence, and control.

This is a permanent, full-time role (39 hours per week).

What You’ll Do

As the Support Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of several teams within a specific area.

• Lead Teams: Cultivate an inclusive and transparent culture, ensuring robust compliance with regulatory, contractual, and organizational standards.
• Drive Growth: Lead teams to support the professional growth and development of staff.
• Build Relationships: Establish trusted relationships with people supported, their friends and family, local authorities, central support teams, and healthcare professionals to drive positive outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for a candidate who is passionate about quality care and leadership:

• Qualification: Level 4 Health & Social Care qualification (or SCQF Level 9 in Scotland), or a willingness to work toward it.

Experience:

• Proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Experience leading teams and/or managing service delivery in a regulated care setting.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and care regulations.
• Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
• Technology: Confidence in using digital systems (e.g., Excel, care planning software).
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel locally and work across multiple locations.

Desirable: Experience in coaching, mentoring, and managing change.

All posts are subject to PVG checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; you must declare all convictions or cautions, including those that would otherwise be spent.

Apply Now

If you're ready to lead by example, create positive change, and contribute to a thriving, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you! Please apply now to join our dedicated team and make a real difference.

We are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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