Senior Resource Co-Ordinator

Ark has been successfully supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Complex Support needs to live good lives and make their home in their communities for 47 years. Providing over 16,000 hours of support a week, we currently support over 400 people across Scotland in 12 Local Authority areas.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Ark as Senior Resource Co-ordinator. This new post is a critical for Ark as we move into a new phase of organisational development and implement our Care & Support Strategy.

Reporting to Ark’s Information Management System (AIMS) Development Manager, the Senior Resource Co-ordinator will develop a team of Resource Co-ordinators which will support the organisational objectives in relation to staff deployment and the operational use of our digital rota management system.

You will:

· Develop a detailed working knowledge of AIMS with a particular focus on the rota management system.

· Develop and manage a team of Resource Co-ordinators who will work closely and support Operational Managers to deliver services and support change management.

· Act as a first point of contact for all departments within Ark in relation to AIMS queries.

· Support your team of Resource Co-ordinators to develop an understanding of supported peoples’ support packages and their support requirements.

· Lead your team to create, maintain and develop effective staff rotas and manage resources efficiently.

· Produce regular reports demonstrating the imapct of the team and development of the system.

· Support the ongoing training and development of staff in the use of AIMS, contributing to the production of guidance materials for Ark staff to support their use of the AIMS.

· Regularly review feedback to produce recommendations on how to improve AIMS.

The ideal candidate will have:

· Experience developing and/or managing staff rotas.

· The ability to think creatively in relation to resource deployment/meeting capacity.

· Experience using digital rota management software

· Experience leading and managing teams.

· Experience of managing change.

· The ability to monitor and analyse data and create reports.

· Understanding of Learning Disabilities and peoples’ support requirements.

· An understanding of social care/social care services.

Does this sound like the perfect fit for you ?

If you’d like to discuss the opportunity and find out more about the role, please contact Mark Hall, Director of Care & Support via email mark.hall@arkha.org.uk

Find out more, download the Job Outline and Apply at www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us

Please note that while this is a Hybrid role there will be an expectation to be in the office a 2 days a week. Initially there will be a requirement to attend office more to allow for the recruitment & development of the team. This role will also include the potential requirement for travel across Scotland to Arks services.

Why Ark?

Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of splitting your work week between working from home, Ark’s services and our Main Office in Edinburgh.

Flexible Working Times: Not a 9am - 5pm person. Arks allows you to flex your start & finish time in agreement with your line manager.

Employee Assistance Program: Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.

Employee Discounts: Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.

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

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata

• 4% Contributory pension scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

Ark is a major provider of Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions including learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. As a Housing Association, we provide a range of accommodation much of which has been designed or adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities.

Our aim is to create the best possible customer outcomes through our highly skilled people, the provision of high quality affordable homes and excellent care.

Please apply online on Arks website or contact the HR team on 0131 447 9027 or at HRteam@arkha.org.uk to request an application form link.

CVs will not be accepted

Applications close at 5pm Monday 12th August 2024.

We are anticipating interviews will be held week commencing 19th August 2024.

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694