About the role – Calling all DRIVERS in the Fylde / Wyre Area Are you a dependable driver looking for a role where you can make a real difference in your community? We are seeking dedicated Drivers to join our team as Emergency Home Responders. This unique opportunity allows you to use your driving skills to provide essential support to older, disabled, and vulnerable individuals who need urgent assistance at home. This role would also suit – Care Staff Those looking to work within the NHS Ex Armed Forces / Uniformed Services As an Emergency Home Responder your primary task will be to respond quickly to emergencies. You'll assess the situation, provide immediate support, and ensure the well-being of those in need. You'll also offer reassurance and comfort to our customers, making them feel safe and secure in difficult moments. Working from home you will be part of a rota of 7 days on call Monday to Sunday. Each shift is 12 hours long. This will include weekends and Bank Holidays. Due to timed attendance targets it is essential that you live in the Fylde / Wyre area. What We Offer Comprehensive Training: We provide all the training you need, including First Aid, emergency response, and using specialized lifting equipment. No prior experience? No problem – we’ll equip you with the skills to succeed. Flexible Shifts: Work from home and be on call during your allocated 12-hour shifts. Shifts will be nights, including weekends and Bank Holidays. You will be on call 7 nights in 28. You must live within the Fylde / Wyre area to meet our response time targets. Valuable Experience: This role is perfect for drivers and individuals who want to be part of an essential service and gain experience in emergency response. Our teams are made up of a variety of people with different backgrounds and previous experience. Previous experience isn’t essential for the role as training will be given to enable you to become valuable member of our team and provide support to the emergency services. What We’re Looking For A valid driver’s licence and your own reliable vehicle A compassionate and caring attitude Reliability, determination and strong work ethic The ability to communicate effectively and stay calm under pressure If you possess the above, we would love to hear from you Please submit your C.V. today You Can Look Forward To Competitive salaries offered and benchmarked regularly We support employee development and promote continuous learning Training and Development PAY STRUCTURE £25.58 for each 12 hour standby shift. Plus £18.00 per callout for the first 90 minutes. An additional £12.65 per hour for any callouts over 90 minutes. £0.45p per mile car allowance. Please see the attached PDF which provides more information about the pay structure and provides an insight into to a typical day in the life of one of our responders. Progress Lifeline is part of Progress Housing Group. The Group values equality and works to provide a fair and inclusive environment for a workforce that is as diverse as the communities it serves. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Association. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly welcome applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics. We’d especially like to hear from anyone living in one of our homes or communities. For further support contact our Progress Futures team, this is a free service for Progress Housing Group tenants that helps them access training, apprenticeships and employment support to improve their job prospects and achieve their goals. Additional Information To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please click on the job description to view the job description and person specification. Our website address is Application Closing Date: 11:59 Sunday 8th December 2024 Interview Date: To be confirmed