Mobile Responder
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We are seeking a compassionate Mobile Responder to deliver urgent care and telecare support, helping people remain safe and independent in their own homes.
Position: Mobile Responder
Salary: £13.47 to £13.90 per hour plus 10% unsocial hours enhancement
Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Hours: Part time, 15 to 22.5 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Ongoing, applications reviewed weekly
About the role This is a varied and rewarding role where you will respond to urgent care calls and telecare alerts across the community. You will provide timely, practical and emotional support to individuals, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and enabling people to remain safely in their own homes.
Key responsibilities include:
Responding to urgent care and telecare alerts in a timely manner
Providing personal care and practical support as required
Preparing meals and supporting with daily living tasks
Offering reassurance and emergency assistance
Travelling across the local area to support service users
Maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding procedures
About you You will be a caring, reliable and adaptable individual who is confident working both independently and as part of a team.
You will have:
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
A compassionate and empathetic approach
An understanding of the needs of older people and or individuals with disabilities
Basic knowledge of safeguarding and community care
Flexibility to work a range of shifts including unsocial hours
Desirable:
Previous experience providing care and support in a community or residential setting
No formal qualifications are required as training and support to complete the Care Certificate will be provided.
About the organisation This role sits within a dedicated urgent care and telecare response service focused on supporting people to live independently and safely at home. xxuwjjq The organisation offers a supportive working environment, opportunities for training and development, generous annual leave, pension scheme and a range of employee benefits and discounts.