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.