Rota & Scheduling Coordinator — Drive Team Impact

Real Life Options; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited training

NVQ level 2 and 3 in Health and Social

28-days paid holiday

Employer contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

£10,000 Life cover

Refer a Friend £250 bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Real Life Options is seeking a Scheduling Assistant to support rota planning for a range of care services across Newcastle and Durham. The role is based at the Newcastle Registered office and offers 39 hours per week at £12.71 per hour, with a focus on accurate scheduling, attendance, and communication with staff and people we support.

Reporting to the Registered Locality Manager, you will maintain rotas, monitor leave and hours, coordinate training, and help ensure that contracts and records

Qualifications

• Previous rota management and IT/Systems experience is desirable; training provided.
• An enhanced DBS is required for this role.
• Real Life Options offers flexible employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Producing and maintaining an accurate and up to date rota that takes into consideration people we support commissioned care and hours.
• Using the rota system to prepare weekly schedules and allocate staff to people we support.
• Monitor staff leave including sickness, annual and parental leave to ensure cover.
• Communicate rotas to people we support and staff in advance with clear timelines.
• Maintain personal details on the database and update changes promptly.
• Coordinate employee training aligned with policies and procedures.
• Identify recruitment needs and assist with interviews.
• Maintain relationships with management teams and HR for timely changes.
• Ensure timesheets and annual leave are recorded; arrange team meetings and cover for holidays.

Skills

Honest

Good Communicator

Strong Values

Flexible

Passionate

Self Motivated

Reliable

Caring

Inclusive

Job description

Real Life Options is seeking a Scheduling Assistant to support rota planning for a range of care services across Newcastle and Durham. The role is based at the Newcastle Registered office and offers 39 hours per week at £12.71 per hour, with a focus on accurate scheduling, attendance, and communication with staff and people we support.

Reporting to the Registered Locality Manager, you will maintain rotas, monitor leave and hours, coordinate training, and help ensure that contracts and records