Salary
£26,475 - £30,053
Location
Wakefield District
Hours
Up to 37 available (flexible working welcomed)
End Date
14/11/2024
Reference
W189/24
At Care Link, we support over 15,000 customers to enjoy independence in their own home through Technology Enabled Care (TEC) services. We provide a range of discreet sensors, home visiting, and a 24-hour responder service, in a range of packages to suit personal needs and budget.
* For carers – it's a chance to have that well-deserved break knowing your loved ones are being looked after 24 hours a day.
* For busy families – it's a convenient way to support your loved ones when you can't be there.
* For you – it's a guarantee that you'll get support in an emergency situation.
* For your loved one – it's the peace of mind knowing they have help and support at the touch of a button.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will be WDH’s representative in the community providing a responsive, efficient, and effective Care Link service to older and vulnerable people to enable them to live independently and safely in the community.
As part of the role, you will connect older and vulnerable people to the Care Link service providing demonstrations and installations in their homes. You will also promote and market the Care Link service both internally and externally.
What we’re looking for
To join our Care Link team, we’re looking for someone with:
* a qualification at Level 1 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework in a related subject area;
* experience of partnership working with a range of agencies to deliver a quality service;
* self-motivation and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively;
* experience of working with older or vulnerable people;
* experience in Technology Enabled Care (TEC), Housing, or other customer-focused service;
* a flexible approach to working; and
* a valid UK driving licence and the ability to drive a company vehicle as well as having daily access to their own vehicle in order to travel throughout the district as required by the business.
For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Michelle Eckersley, Senior Care Link Visiting Officer on 07811 745555.
WDH is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employer, WDH can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:
* 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays;
* an extra day off on your birthday;
* generous employer pension contribution;
* happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours, or other flexible working patterns;
* a wide range of personal development opportunities;
* a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
* access to WDH Rewards for a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics, and our car benefit scheme;
* one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
* "cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.
How to apply
* Read the job description, person specification, and guidance notes below.
* Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification.
* We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address).
* Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, to recruitment@wdh.co.uk before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the date specified at the top of this page.
What happens next?
* You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application.
* We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview.
If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on the email address above.
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