Mobile Responder

Wiltshire Council; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday (rising to 31)

Career development

Family-friendly policies

Discounts & Cashback

Pension scheme

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking compassionate care workers to support people to stay safe, supported, and independent at home. You will respond to urgent alerts, provide personal care and meal preparation, and travel across Wiltshire to deliver timely care.

Flexible shifts include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Full training is provided, with the Care Certificate supported by the employer. Competitive benefits accompany this vital community role.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; Care Certificate training provided.
• Ability to travel across Wiltshire and support clients in their homes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent care and Telecare alerts.
• Provide personal care, meal prep and emergency support.
• Travel across Wiltshire delivering timely, empathetic care.
• Work shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring & empathetic

Dependable

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Salary: £13.92 - £14.36per hour

Additional payment: plus 10% extra for qualifying unsocial hours (evenings, weekends, bank holidays)£14.82 - £15.29 per hour

Locations & hours available:

• North Wiltshire / Chippenham – 37 hours/week

We'recontinuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Join our compassionate team helping people stay safe, supported, and independent in their homes - preventing unnecessary hospital admissions.

What you will do

• Respond to urgent care and Telecare alerts
• Provide personal care, meal prep, and emergency support
• Travel across Wiltshire deliveringtimely, empathetic care
• Work shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

Who we are looking for

• Caring, empathetic, and dependable
• Comfortable working independently and in a team
• Understanding of elderly or disabled people's needs
• No formal qualifications needed – we will support you to complete the Care Certificate
• Strong communicationskills (written and verbal)

Why join Wiltshire Council?

• Generous Holidays: 26 days, rising to 31 after 5 years
• Career Development: Access to training and learning opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies: Maternity, shared parental leave, and more
• Discounts & Cashback: Supermarkets, retailers, holidays, entertainment
• Pension Scheme: A great local government pension

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Emily Vickery, Team Leader, at [e-mail]

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