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<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Adults Customer Advisors- Access Harrow to join our Resources &amp; Innovation Directorate within the Digital, Data &amp; Customer Experience Division. This is a key frontline role, acting as the first point of contact for residents seeking advice and support from Adult Social Care services.As an Adults Customer Advisor, you will handle enquiries across multiple channels including telephone, face‑to‑face, email, web forms and social media, ensuring that every interaction is polite, professional and focused on achieving positive outcomes. You will record information accurately, escalate cases to the appropriate teams when required, and work to resolve enquiries within agreed timescales.This role is central to Access Harrow’s commitment to resolving 80% of customer enquiries at the first point of contact. You will be trained to manage sensitive, complex and sometimes urgent situations, supporting vulnerable adults and their families with empathy and care. Using the “three conversations” model, you will help individuals identify their needs, strengths and aspirations, signposting them to local resources and services that promote independence and wellbeing. About You The Successful candidate will have:-<ul><li>A minimum of three months experience working in an Adult Social Care call centre answering Adult Social Care calls.</li><li>The ability to deal sensitively with emotional and complex situations, using strength‑based responses.</li><li>Knowledge of local resources, preventative services, and community‑based support to provide effective advice and signposting.</li><li>Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with strong IT literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.</li><li>Sound interpersonal skills with clear verbal and written communication, including the ability to interpret and present information coherently.</li><li>Experience managing enquiries from a wide range of people, including professionals, members of the public, and vulnerable adults.</li><li>An understanding of the diverse nature of Harrow’s communities and the implications for Adult Social Care services.</li><li>Practical knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and experience supporting the needs of vulnerable adults.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=26805&amp;hashed=150424698" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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