Emergency Home Safety Support Worker

Sheffield City Council; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicles provided

Job summary

Sheffield City Council seeks a Support Worker to join City Wide Care Alarms in Sheffield. You will respond to emergency calls from people in their own homes and record brief reports after each visit.

Essential: Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent and a full driving licence; vehicles are provided. Shifts include 7:00-14:30 and 14:30-22:00 with weekend work and enhanced pay for unsociable hours.

Qualifications

• You must have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults), or an equivalent qualification, and a full driving licence.
• Vehicles are provided as part of the role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work calmly in urgent situations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls from people in their own homes and attend falls.
• Provide reassurance, assess immediate needs and record brief reports after each visit.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

Sheffield City Council seeks a Support Worker to join City Wide Care Alarms in Sheffield. You will respond to emergency calls from people in their own homes and record brief reports after each visit.

Essential: Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent and a full driving licence; vehicles are provided. Shifts include 7:00-14:30 and 14:30-22:00 with weekend work and enhanced pay for unsociable hours.