Roster & Scheduling Coordinator — Flexible Hours

Real Life Options Group; Newcastle upon Tyne, North East; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited training

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3 Health Care

Paid holidays 28 days

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life cover

Refer a Friend £250

Financial wellbeing

Discounts via Reward gateway

Recognition initiatives

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Real Life Options is inviting applications for a Scheduling Assistant based at our Newcastle Registered office, covering Newcastle and Durham. This 39-hour per week role pays £12.71 per hour and includes enhanced DBS clearance.

You will support the team in rota planning, staff scheduling and administrative duties to ensure consistent, high-quality care. You will work with a supportive team, with opportunities to learn, develop and grow within a charitable organisation focused on independence for

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS is required.
• Previous rota management and IT/Systems experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain the staff rota to ensure hours match contractual and commissioned care.
• Prepare weekly rotas and allocate resources to match assessed needs.
• Monitor sickness, annual leave and maternity/paternity leave to ensure coverage.
• Communicate rotas to staff and people supported in advance.
• Maintain personal details in the HR database, including contact details and staffing locations.
• Ensure changes are communicated to staff, people supported and managers promptly.
• Coordinate training for employees in line with policies and the rota.
• Assist with recruitment and interviews for support workers.
• Liaise with HR for starters, leavers and contract changes in the system.
• Ensure timesheets are accurate with absences and extra hours recorded.
• Arrange team meetings, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy.
• Arrange flexible cover for holidays, sickness and emergencies.
• Full training will be provided for rota management and IT systems.

Skills

Honest

Good communicator

Flexible

Reliable

Caring

Inclusive

Self-motivated

Strong values

Passionate

Job description

Real Life Options is inviting applications for a Scheduling Assistant based at our Newcastle Registered office, covering Newcastle and Durham. This 39-hour per week role pays £12.71 per hour and includes enhanced DBS clearance.

You will support the team in rota planning, staff scheduling and administrative duties to ensure consistent, high-quality care. You will work with a supportive team, with opportunities to learn, develop and grow within a charitable organisation focused on independence for