Job Description

The Vacancy

Are you a confident, values-driven leader with experience of managing services that support unpaid carers?

Are you passionate about improving outcomes, reducing isolation and ensuring carers of all ages are recognised, supported and heard?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Quarriers Carer Support Service Moray as our new Project Manager

.

Your New Opportunity

Quarriers Carer Support Service Moray

is contracted by

Health and Social Care Moray

to deliver high-quality support, information and advice to unpaid carers of all ages across Moray. Our service has a long and successful history, delivering contracted support since 2009, with our most recent five-year contract commencing in January 2024.


Based in

Elgin

, our team provides outreach support across Moray. We currently support over

1,100 adult carers

and almost

200 young carers

.


Alongside our core contract delivery, the service actively secures project and time-limited funding to enhance and extend support, responding flexibly to the changing needs of carers of all ages.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced

Project Manager

to lead, manage and develop this well-established service. You will work closely with the Operational Manager and a committed, skilled staff team to ensure best practice in unpaid carer support and to deliver positive outcomes for carers and their families.

This is a full-time permanent role offering 37 hours per week. Please note that our current salary will increase in April pending a pay award.

Our Aims

Our work is underpinned by a clear commitment to ensuring that:

Unpaid carers have a life outside of their caring role and feel less isolated Carers have access to consistent, relevant and easy-to-find information Carers are supported to look after their own health and wellbeing Carers can access appropriate, flexible and individualised short breaks Carers are recognised and supported by health and social care services, employers and communities Carers have meaningful opportunities to be involved, listened to and represented at a strategic level

As

Project Manager

, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Carer Support Service in Moray. This includes:

Managing the service in line with contractual requirements and within an annual budget Leading, supervising and supporting a diverse staff team, including direct and indirect reports Identifying gaps in service provision and working with partners and funders to enhance support Ensuring carers' needs are effectively assessed and addressed, achieving agreed outcomes Maintaining strong partnerships with health, education, social work, third sector organisations and funders Ensuring robust child and adult protection practices are embedded across the service Promoting the service and Quarriers positively across Moray Overseeing performance monitoring, reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement

This is a fast-paced, rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of unpaid carers and their families.

What you will need to bring to the role

A qualification in management, community learning and development, social work, education or equivalent (or working towards) Experience of managing and supervising staff teams Significant experience working with vulnerable individuals and families Working knowledge of relevant legislation affecting unpaid carers Strong ICT skills, including use of databases and Microsoft Office packages Experience of promoting services to service users and funders A strong track record of partnership working Experience of continuous improvement and service development Well-developed negotiation and relationship-building skills You will also bring reliability, flexibility, empathy, excellent communication skills and a commitment to Quarriers' values and ethos.

What you'll get in return

SVQ qualifications

via our accredited centre

Generous leave:

29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)

Training & development

opportunities

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Opportunity to change lives

through meaningful work

? ?

Family-friendly policies

Health benefits:

HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

500 refer-a-friend bonus

(T&Cs apply)

?

Life Assurance & Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

?

Access to Concerts for Carers

Interviews will be held on 23rd and 24th February 2026.

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland's leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people's lives.

Benefits

Free physiotherapy and occupational health

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory life assurance scheme

Workplace pension

Christmas savings scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Long service rewards

Significant discount opportunities