Craven Vale, Craven Road (On-Site)
Permanent, Part time
£31,067 - £32,654 (full time) with enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working
31
Job introduction
Independence at Home is a CQC registered service. We are seeking a Duty Officer (31 hrs per week) to join our team of four Duty Officers. You will be central to the running of our Duty Office which operates from 7.00am to 8.00pm daily.
Interview date: (to be advised)
For an informal discussion, please contact Jean Windsor on 01273 295755.
About the role
The role involves shift work on a six- week rota, and a requirement to work one weekend and a half in three and some bank holidays. Some flexi shifts are used to cover Duty as required i.e. either an early or late shift depending on need. Flexi shifts are also used for other types of service support too. There are enhancements for weekend working.
Independence At Home is a reablement service working with people who are leaving hospital or to help prevent hospital admission. We do this by encouraging and assisting individuals to be as independent as possible while living in their own homes. We also work with people with more complex health and social needs too.
The Duty Officer's role is crucial to the smooth and safe running of the service. The successful candidate will need to work well under pressure with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels such as staff, other professionals, service users and families. Good attention to detail, taking responsibility and making decisions are essential abilities. We use an electronic monitoring system and the Duty Officer must have excellent IT skills to ensure that this is operated efficiently.
If you think you have the relevant skills to fulfil this exciting and rewarding role, we would be pleased to receive your application.
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Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
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Company information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
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