Community Alarm Responder (Permanent)(Full Time)(6 x Posts)

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking highly motivated individuals to join their team in providing essential emergency response services to vulnerable community members. This role involves programming and installing community alarm equipment, responding to urgent calls, and assisting with personal care tasks. Candidates should possess a strong interest in technology as it relates to care services and be prepared to undertake necessary training. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those in need while working in a supportive team environment. If you are passionate about helping others and have the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold or achieve SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Experience in delivering social care supports to vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency response service to vulnerable people.
• Program and install community alarm equipment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interest in technology

Ability to form positive relationships

Responsible approach to sensitive information

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Equivalent qualification at SCQF level 5

Tools

Community alarm equipment

Job description

Location: Mile End Centre 30 Seedhill Road, PA1 1SA

Salary: £20,273 - £20,914 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 30 hours per week

Advert

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to work as part of a team who will provide an emergency response service to vulnerable people living in the community.

The service uses assistive technology to support care packages and applicants should have an interest and understanding of technology and its use in relation to care services. The role involves programming and installing community alarm equipment, responding to calls and dealing with intimate personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

It is essential that you hold, or have the capacity to achieve, a SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification at SCQF level 5 or above; Experience of working in a care setting, delivering social care supports including intimate personal care to vulnerable people with a range of physical and emotional needs, including those with dementia and have knowledge of technology used in relation to care services and be willing to undertake training in order to competently install and programme equipment; have effective communication skills (both verbally and in writing); have a positive, professional attitude, a responsible approach to sensitive information and the ability to form positive relationships with service users, follow processes and instructions and work as part of a team.

Requirements

You must have a Driving Licence and be able to pass the Council’s driving assessment and undertake vehicle awareness training. You must also be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or achieve registration within 6 months of your start date.

The service operates 365 days per year on a 4 on 4 off rota system, and you will be required to work early shifts and back shifts including lone working.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.