Carelink Mobile Officer

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Bromley to assist with the appointment of a Carelink Mobile Officer on a 3.5-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 13.91- 18.00 per hour

Summary:

The Carelink Mobile Officer provides an efficient safe and comprehensive emergency response service to users of the Community Alarm service. Working individually or in pairs the post holder responds to emergency calls to assess situations provide personal care when necessary and install or maintain alarm technology. This role is essential for supporting elderly residents and adults with disabilities ensuring they can remain safe and independent in their own homes.

Responsibilities:

• Respond immediately to emergency calls via the Control Centre assessing the situation and taking appropriate action including contacting emergency services.
• Provide or assist customers with personal care if scheduled services fail to attend or in emergencies using appropriate moving and handling aids
• Undertake environmental risk assessments for all customers and complete detailed biographies to ensure the database remains accurate
• Conduct routine visits to check equipment secure homes after an emergency and alert next of kin GPs or Social Workers regarding health concerns.
• Use provided council vehicles ensuring they are roadworthy and logging all faults or repairs at the start of each shift.
• Assist in promoting the Carelink service through talks and provide training or induction for new mobile officers as required.

Qualifications:

• No specific degrees required but must be a good communicator with the ability to write neatly and clearly.

Essentials:

• Previous experience in moving and handling.
• Experience working in the Adult Social Care or general care sector
• Some knowledge of Care in the Community legislation.
• Strong ability to empathize with the elderly individuals with physical disabilities or those in distress.
• A full UK driving license

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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