Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Ark to enable them to live as independently as possible and lead a happy life.

Ark is looking for dedicated and caring individuals who are committed to making a difference in our supported people’s lives. Your role will be to provide practical, emotional and social support. Ark offers a detailed induction and training programme designed to ensure you have all the skills you need for the job. First and foremost you will align with Ark’s values – Trust, Respect, Understanding, Equality and Integrity.

Your main duties will be but not limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.

• Communicate and work well with individuals to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.

• Carry out tasks in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.

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

• Full and comprehensive training programme, e-Learning and a dedicated SVQ team who will support you to achieve an industry specific, accredited qualification.

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata

• 4% Contributory pension scheme

• Employee recognition schemes

• Opportunities for career progression

• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

• Refer a Friend Scheme

• Sodexo Employee Benefits

This is an exciting role and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond. This business plan will see Ark reshape as a modern, future-focused organisation that builds on our technological and digital capability that aims to positively impact on the lives of its tenants, supported people and staff.

Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to support the delivery of an ambitious business plan?

Ark’s mission is to provide the best regarded care, housing and support services in Scotland for families, children and adults of all ages who require support to have a good life. We will build life long and life enhancing relationships and promote the right of people to have a life free from poverty and discrimination.

Established in 1977 Ark Ltd provides 450 tenancies, and supports over 400 people through our dedicated and highly skilled workforce of 800+ staff. We operate in 12 Local Authority areas in the North and East of Scotland, and we also have services in The Western Isles.

Although a housing association the majority of Ark’s activity relates to the provision of care and support for people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services receive the very best support from Ark to enable them to live a good life. For further information see Ark’s website: arkha.org.uk.

We currently have vacancies for Non Executive Board members on our main Board and Subsidiary Boards at a very exciting time for Ark. We are entering a period of new direction with a newly developed Business Plan and refreshed Mission and Vision. As a new Board Member you will play a key part in supporting and enabling the delivery of business strategy for the next 5-10 years. This will be clearly focused upon delivery of high quality Housing and Care & Support services.

We are looking for dynamic, forward thinking and enthusiastic people from a variety of backgrounds to contribute to Ark’s emerging future and are particularly keen to hear from people with housing & care experience. We will provide tailored training and development and you will also work alongside a number of experienced Board Members who can share learning and experience.

Ark is looking for an ICT Officer who is passionate about customer service and knowledgeable in the maintenance and support of IT systems and services. We are ideally looking for someone with a methodical & thorough approach to problem solving and a proven background working in an IT support role with solid technical skills.

In this role you will support the user community and monitor, maintain, and update the ICT infrastructure & systems and will provide an efficient and effective customer service to both technical and non-technical individuals. As well as having the ability to build effective relationships and demonstrate professional communication skills at all levels throughout the business. We would also require you to have a full driving licence to visit our remote sites when necessary. If you have excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with ability to communicate effectively with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills then we would love to hear from you.

Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Ark to enable them to live a good life. This is an exciting role and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond. This business plan will see Ark reshape as a modern, future-focused organisation that builds on our technological and digital capability that aims to positively impact on the lives of its tenants, supported people and staff.

Ark is looking for an OD Business Partner who is passionate about learning and people development to implement and develop a robust, proactive, and comprehensive approach to the management and provision of learning opportunities across Ark.

A large focus of the role involves designing, delivering and evaluating bespoke organisational learning interventions. In this strategic role you will work collaboratively across Ark leading the strategy for qualification (SVQ) and advising on all aspects Organisational Development whilst introducing new learning and development approaches for our people ensuring that they align with Ark's new vision, mission and values.

The employment framework that you and your team will implement will support and develop the skills and knowledge of our managers and staff, demonstrate the impact it has on the business, facilitate sustainable change in our people capacity and capabilities, and embed a culture of continuous learning.

With a commitment to continuous learning and a focus on emerging trends, you will be a strategic thinker who is passionate about making a difference. We are ideally looking for someone with a methodical & thorough approach to problem solving and a background working in a strategic L&D role with solid technical skills. As well as having the experience of leading, managing and coaching a team which is focussed on implementing quality frameworks to drive organisational change.

The OD team works in a solutions focused culture and we would expect you to work on your own initiative and make decisions based on a practical understanding of Organisational Development. We are looking for a proactive individual that will buy into this culture and drive our learning agenda forward.

As with all of our head office roles, we exist to support Ark’s mission. Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Ark to enable them to live a good life. This is an exciting OD role and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond.

For an informal chat about the opportunity please contact Michael Catlin, Head of People & Organisational Development at michael.catlin@arkha.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.

Ark is looking for a Learning & Development Manager who is passionate about learning and people development to implement and develop a robust, proactive, and comprehensive approach to the management and provision of learning opportunities across Ark.

A large focus of the role involves designing, delivering and evaluating bespoke organisational learning interventions. In this strategic role you will work collaboratively across Ark leading the strategy for qualification (SVQ) and advising on all aspects Learning & Development whilst introducing new approaches for our people ensuring that they align with Ark's new vision, mission and values.

The employment framework that you and your team will implement will support and develop the skills and knowledge of our managers and staff, demonstrate the impact it has on the business, facilitate sustainable change in our people capacity and capabilities, and embed a culture of continuous learning.

With a commitment to continuous learning and a focus on emerging trends, you will be a strategic thinker who is passionate about making a difference. We are ideally looking for someone with a methodical & thorough approach to problem solving and a background working in a strategic L&D role with solid technical skills. As well as having the experience of leading, managing and coaching a team which is focussed on implementing quality frameworks to drive organisational change.

The Learning & Development team works in a solutions focused culture and we would expect you to work on your own initiative and make decisions based on a practical understanding of Learning & Development. We are looking for a proactive individual that will buy into this culture and drive our learning agenda forward.

As with all of our head office roles, we exist to support Ark’s mission. Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Ark to enable them to live a good life. This is an exciting L&D role and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond.

Not looking for a desk job? Good, that’s not what we’re offering!

We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive managers to join our Fife Team.

Leading, motivating, multi-tasking, planning, problem solving, supporting, responding, decision making, learning and listening are all in a day’s work as a Care and Support manager with Ark.

Experience the best of both worlds by leading and managing a team of support workers while still being involved with the delivery of a high quality support service.

This is an exciting role for the right applicant and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond. This business plan will see Ark reshape as a modern, future-focused organisation that aims to positively impact on the lives of its tenants, supported people and staff.

Not looking for a desk job? Good, that’s not what we’re offering!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive manager to join our Forfar Team.

Leading, motivating, multi-tasking, planning, problem solving, supporting, responding, decision making, learning and listening are all in a day’s work as a Care and Support manager with Ark.

Experience the best of both worlds by leading and managing a team of support workers while still being involved with the delivery of a high quality support service.

This is an exciting role for the right applicant and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond.This business plan will see Ark reshape as a modern, future-focused organisation that aims to positively impact on the lives of its tenants, supported people and staff.

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

• Full and comprehensive training programme, e-Learning and a dedicated SVQ team who will support you to achieve an accredited qualification.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata.
• 4% Contributory pension scheme.
• Employee recognition scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
• Sodexo Employee Benefits.

Ark is looking for a Supported People and Tenant Participation Officer to promote the ethos of participation and lead on the development of strategies and activities that realise meaningful participation our supported people and tenants. This will be achieved by building on previous work and developing an Ark-wide comprehensive approach to participation and citizenship, that addresses issues of service, tenancy, environment and influence.

You will be responsible for communicating participation activity eg. through regular newsletters, and able to ensure that all Ark customers are aware of how to get involved. You will develop and support the participation function across local Ark supported people’s groups, attending some meetings at local Ark services to support and maintain continued development of staff expertise and knowledge in participation and citizenship.

As with all of our head office roles, we exist to support Ark’s mission. Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Ark to enable them to live a good life. This is an exciting L&D role and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond.