Contact Officer Duration: Initially 3 months Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Bournemouth Rate: £17 umbrella an hour £14 PAYE an hourContact Officer Duration: Initially 3 months Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Bournemouth Rate: £17 umbrella an hour £14 PAYE an hour Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council are looking for a Contact Officer to join their Adult Social Care Services. Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for professionals and the general public requiring information or services Administer the Crisis Payment scheme in line with Local Authority policy and guidance Support the triaging process for safeguarding of vulnerable adults Initiate the assessment process of adults requiring services Support the Continuing Healthcare Team in screening referrals for their team. Requirements: Experience of working in a fast-paced environment Confident using telephone and computer recording systems Knowledge of direct experience of working in an Adult Social Care or Health setting