Reference: CBC243064
Salary details: £26,873.00 to £29,269.00 per year pro rata
Job term: 12 months fixed term (x5 Post)
Appointment type: Part-Time
Hours: 24 hours per week, All posts are Monday to Sunday, shifts available are nights (10pm to 6am), afters (2pm to 10pm), and days (6am to 2pm)
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Careline
Division: Housing
CBC243064 - Job description and person specification
Make a Genuine Difference in People's Lives.
Are you seeking a fast-paced, rewarding role where you can have a tangible impact on your local community?
We are a TSA accredited 24/7 call monitoring and response service which is rapidly expanding, we are looking for compassionate and skilled Careline Response Officers to join our team.
About the Role
As a Careline Response Officer, you will be a vital link between our vulnerable customers and the support services they need. Working a flexible 24/7 rota, your key responsibilities will include:
- Handling emergency and non-emergency calls from customers, providing a professional, caring, and consistent service.
- Attending customer homes to assist those who have fallen, using specialised equipment to help lift them safely.
- Liaising with emergency responders, healthcare providers, and other services to ensure customers receive the support they require.
- This is a role where you can truly make a difference, helping older and disabled individuals maintain their independence and live safely in their own homes.
What We're Looking For
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact sensitively with people of all ages and abilities.
- Experience working under pressure and using your own initiative, with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in using computer systems to accurately input and retrieve information.
- Have a current Drivers Licence which allows you to drive vehicles with a manual gearbox (a vehicle will be supplied to use during working time)
Our Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- The chance to be part of a growing, dynamic organisation making a tangible impact in our community.
If you have the necessary skills and experience, and are looking for a deeply meaningful role, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Yvonne Wood, Careline Manager, at yvonne.wood@chesterfield.gov.uk for more information or to apply please see below.
All posts are subject to an Enhanced Level Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways and the Council is an excellent employer with rewarding conditions of service which include generous leave entitlement, local government pension scheme as well as many other benefits, plus learning and development opportunities which will offer the chance to progress your career further
How to apply
CVs are not accepted, please download and complete the application form below and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.
See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.
Closing date: 30 June 2024
Provisional interview date: 16 July 2024
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