Community Mobile Responder

BDS (Northern) Limited; East Hagbourne; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care service provider in the UK is looking for a mobile responder to assist with emergency calls and welfare checks for older adults. This role is home-based, requiring a full driving license and flexibility. It's an exciting opportunity in Didcot with a compensation of £130 daily, including an on-call retainer. Ideal candidates should possess empathy and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a social care or housing background would be an advantage though not essential.
• A full driving license is required.
• Living close to Didcot is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency call outs and welfare checks for older adults in their homes.
• Work from home and handle telecare equipment calls.
• Participate in a 24-hour rolling rota of 3 days on and 6 days off.

Skills

Approachable

Empathetic

Flexible

Committed

Reliable

Job description

Pay

£15.00 - £30.00 per hour

Job Overview

BDS have an exciting opportunity for a mobile responder to form part of a response service in the Didcot area.

Responsibilities

The post holder will work from home and respond to emergency call outs and welfare checks to older adults in their own homes. The service supports clients who have had telecare equipment installed. The role holder will respond to calls that have been screened and triaged and an operator feels a physical response is required. All equipment needed for the role is provided.

There is no personal care involved.

The working pattern is 3 days on and 6 days off on a twenty four hour rolling rota.

Requirements

You will be an approachable and empathetic person who is flexible, committed and reliable. Experience in a social care or housing background would be an advantage though not essential for the right person.

A full driving license will be required. For an ideal logistical fit you will live closely to Didcot.

Compensation

The rate of pay is £70.00 per day on-call retainer plus £15.00 for three guaranteed hours (£130 per day) regardless if you work these hours or not. Any over time is paid at £5 per hour and bank holidays are paid at enhanced rates.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV in the first instance or contact Louise to discuss further.