Relief Coordinator

An Ashford based charity who offer care and support for adults with learning disabilities is seeking an experienced Relief Coordinator to support their services by managing the staffing of relief workers. They are a value-driven organisation committed to courageousness, seeking opportunities and working together. If you are organised, proactive, and looking to make an impact in a caring environment, we want to hear from you! Along with hybrid flexibility, a supportive work culture, and the opportunity todevelop professionally, you’ll also work in a truly unique and beautiful setting. Your base is a stunning 100-acre farm, home to a variety of rare breed animals, including piglets, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Imagine spending your lunch breaks enjoying the fresh air, this is an environment like no other, making your workday not just fulfilling but enjoyable. About the Role: As the Relief Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing the deployment of relief workers, managing staff training and development, and ensuring that services have adequate coverage. You’ll collaborate with external agencies and internal teams, ensuring the smooth operation of the support system. This newly created position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in organising efficient staffing arrangements which deliver excellent support across all services. Key Responsibilities: Identify staffing resource gaps and manage recruitment, selection, and onboarding of relief workers. Collaborate with managers to scrutinise rotas to ensure optimum resourcing levels, where necessary challenging any over-provisioning in support of effective budget management. Build and strengthen the roster of workers to ensure coverage across all services. Work closely with external agencies to arrange emergency cover as needed. Maintain up-to-date digital records of staff training and ensure continuous professional development. Manage reports and spreadsheets to maintain oversight of operational needs. We’re looking for a Relief Coordinator with: Previous experience in relief coordination, scheduling, or a related support services role. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to handle competing priorities effectively. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Teams. High attention to detail and a proactive approach to solving challenges. The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. You will be working in their head office, near Ashford, with up to two days from home, from 9-5pm. The company values are at the core of everything they do. This role is excellent opportunity to make an impact and be part of something wonderful. It’s an easy commute if you live locally e.g. in Ashford, Maidstone, Folkstone, Tenterden, Rye, New Romney, Aldington. Their location is poorly served by public transport so it’s essential that you drive or live nearby. To apply for this role as a Relief Coordinator, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV. Our client's aim is to create a workplace built on acceptance, respect, and inclusion, where everyone feels that they belong and can make a meaningful contribution. We encourage applicants regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family, or parental status. If you need any assistance or accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency.  Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to