Job Description
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We are looking for someone who would like to be part of our MECS/Telecare Team.
The role involves responding to community alarms and installing telecare equipment into individuals homes and also to support vulnerable people in their own homes to enable them to live independently and safety within the community. You would have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of real people.
If you are enthusiastic, motivated, flexible and committed and have experience in supporting for others either professionally/personally or have a customer service background and are available to work at both day shift and night shift on a rota. We would like to hear from you.
The successful candidate should hold a SVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards gaining these qualifications.
Full training for the post, use of car when on duty and unsocial hours payments Annual Leave and Sick pay are included.
The post is for part- time (20h per week)
The Benefits
* 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
* Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
* Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit
* Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
* Carers Leave
* Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
* Access to Health & Wellbeing support
* Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Lift share Scheme
* Car Lease Scheme
* Technology Benefit Scheme
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.