Care and Support Manager – FTC

Title: Care and Support Manager – Fixed Term Contract until 31^st March 2027

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £36,925pa

***Benefits - 37 days holidays per year, up to 8% company contribution pension scheme, Perks at Work, £600 Refer a Friend & much more!***

Can you help us with our ongoing mission?  

At Capability Scotland, our mission is to deliver the highest quality services, tailored to the individual needs of disabled people. We work in partnership to create innovative solutions which enable our people to achieve their goals. We put our customers and learners at the heart of everything we do and will make sure their voices are heard loud and clear. 

We love what we do here and are looking to recruit a Care and Support Manager for our Edinburgh Services.

Job Purpose:

To provide direct assistance to the Service Manager in the day-to-day operation of the our 24/7 housing support/ care at home and Short Break Services. 

Main Activities

1. 
   Provide management support and direction to Team Leader and/or staff in their delivery of Care and Support to customers
2. Support the Service Manager, Team Leader and staff in meeting the  requirements of organisational policy and procedure
3. Meet Regulatory Requirements (e.g. Care Inspectorate, SSSC)
4. Identify, quantify, and direct Customer requirements through their individualised budgets and costed support plans
5. Undertake Investigations and Risk Assessments
6. Manage Budgetary and Financial Controls, including SDS, ILF and Personalised Budgets and Care Plans that result thereof.
7. Service Promotion and Development
8. This role may also include:
   - 8.1.Prescribed duties and responsibilities of the Service Manager delegated down to the Care and Support Manager.
   - 8.2.Deputise in the absence of the Service Manager 

We currently support two individuals with disabilities to live independently in their own bright, fully adapted home in Currie, Edinburgh. Each person has their own bedroom, with comfortable shared living and bathroom spaces.

In addition, we support two to three individuals each year through short‑break stays in our Edinburgh flats, located in Wester Hailes and on Fords Road. These breaks provide valuable respite for families from the demands of daily caring.  This support is offered on a regular basis throughout the year and is available to individuals who also access our day support services.

What you need to know

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week – flexible

Location: Edinburgh

Job Description: Care and Support Manager

For more information on this role, you can call Toni on 0131 661 1212 or [email protected] using reference CS210426

Closing date: 10^th May 2026

We are actively recruiting for this role and reserve the right to close early or extend the closing date, therefore if interested, please submit your application right away.

Drivers preferred but not essential, whilst we welcome applications from drivers, we can consider non drivers. Travel is required between services and the services are not on local bus routes.

Capability Scotland’s benefits:  

• A generous salary of £36,925 pa / £19.14
• To help you achieve this qualification, we offer a fully funded SVQ 4 – a qualification which is yours for life.
• 37 days annual leave per year
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability. 

Want to be part of this? Apply now 

Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued, and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. 

A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.