211498 ICES Driver/Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to enhance the quality of life for individuals in their homes. This role is crucial in delivering essential community equipment and services, ensuring that clients remain independent and supported. Ideal candidates will possess excellent customer service skills, safe driving abilities, and a compassionate approach to care. Join a team that values empathy and resilience, making a tangible difference in your community every day. If you're motivated to help others and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Unlimited Parking

Supportive Work Environment

Opportunities for Training

Qualifications

• Ability to safely drive a commercial vehicle and handle equipment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, install, and collect community equipment from clients' homes.
• Decontaminate and recycle equipment, ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Safe Driving

DIY/Equipment Assembly

Communication Skills

Empathy

Job description

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The Integrated Community Equipment Services delivers complete end-to-end services through all stages of equipment provision and recycling.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who can help us in our mission to improve people’s quality of life and independence every day. Our services allow people to remain in their homes, which helps prevent extended hospital stays and enables the NHS to deliver frontline care where it is needed most. Our Support Workers are a pivotal part of the success of the service we provide.

What we look for in an ICES Support Worker (Driver/Fitter):

• Safe driving of a commercial vehicle, decontamination/recycling of equipment by hand and industrial machinery, and undertaking the delivery, installation, and collection of community equipment from service user’s homes across the region.
• Basic DIY/equipment assembly skills and the ability to do lifting and movement of equipment.
• Excellent customer service skills, ability to use and willingness to learn new technology, attention to detail, friendliness, and approachability.
• A good communicator, resilient when needed, and empathetic in nature.
• The role involves decontaminating, delivering, fitting, demonstrating, and collecting equipment within/from a client’s residence.

Informal enquiries please contact: Robert McCallay, telephone - 01387 244406, email – [emailprotected]

Please Note: The salary for this vacancy does not meet the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Additional Information for Candidates

To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland, please visit our Work With Us web pages. https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/

Application Process: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/

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Equality and Diversity

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative and respectful.

Public Protection

This involves recognizing and managing risks to prevent harm to children, unborn babies, young people, and adults, aligned with relevant legislation and policies based on international conventions.

Right to Work in the United Kingdom

We must verify the right to work for all applicants, including those requiring sponsorship. Candidates needing a Certificate of Sponsorship should refer to the UK Border Agency’s points-based system at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. The vacancy salary must meet sponsorship minimums; we cannot sponsor bank contracts.

UK Registration

International nurses must have full UK registration with the appropriate regulatory council (e.g., NMC, HCPC, GMC). We are currently unable to support OSCE training for international nurses.