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Support Line Officer - South Wales, Swansea
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Posted:
24.01.2025
Expiry Date:
10.03.2025
Job Description:
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life care, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.
At Marie Curie, we are dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by terminal illness across the UK. As a Support Line Officer, you’ll play a key part in making a difference to those in need.
Joining our Information & Support Team, you’ll provide crucial assistance to those in need during challenging times. You’ll provide personalised support by offering a compassionate ear, sharing relevant information, and directing individuals to the resources they need.
Our Support Line Officers may not be counsellors or medically trained, but they are dedicated to delivering a professional service and providing reassurance during difficult times. While this role can be challenging due to the nature of the calls, the fulfilment that comes from making a positive impact on someone's life makes this role incredibly rewarding.
We have the following 2 positions available:
Role 1: Permanent Full Time (35 hours per week)
Role 2: 12 Month Fixed Term Part Time (21 hours per week)
Hours: Monday – Friday between 8am and 6pm with occasional weekends and all public holidays
Based: Hybrid with minimum 1 day per week in Marie Curie Bocam Park Office, Bridgend, Wales
In this role, you will:
* Respond to a variety of enquiries from individuals affected by terminal illness, as well as their families, friends, or professionals. These inquiries may range from practical matters concerning finances or legal arrangements to accessing Marie Curie services, as well as emotional concerns such as grief and loss.
* Utilise the resources available through the Marie Curie Information and Support Service, along with other trusted sources primarily online, to address inquiries, gather information, and direct individuals to the support they require. This may involve communication via phone, web chat, and other channels, as well as moderating our online community and undertaking additional project work to enhance our service.
* Apply relevant safeguarding procedures when required, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the individuals contacting the helpline.
* Accurately record information into the database, ensuring data quality and data protection guidelines.
What we are looking for:
* Excellent communication skills, a warm heart, and a caring and compassionate soul.
* A genuine interest in helping others; you are patient, adaptable, and know how to deliver an excellent customer experience.
* This role can be challenging at times; if you are patient, resilient, and a great listener, you will excel in this role.
* While this role will see you spend a considerable amount of time on the phone, there is also an administrative element, so a background in office administration would certainly be beneficial.
* Ideally, you will come from a charity, health, or social care background or have demonstrable customer service experience from another industry (such as a contact centre).
* Experience in a customer care / helpline or telephone support role is beneficial.
What's in it for you:
* Salary: £20,820.80 - £21,444.80 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
* Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
* Competitive policy for parental/sick leave
* Industry-leading training programmes
* Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
* Defined contribution schemes for pension
* Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems
* Introduce a friend scheme
* Help with childcare costs (T & C’s apply)
* Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
* Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
* Life assurance – for all employees
Closing date: 11th August 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 19th August 2024
For more information or an informal chat please contact our Support Line Team Leader Brigette Flye.
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