Community Alarm Responder

Overview

Advert:
Community Alarm Responder. We are looking for highly motivated individuals to work as part of a team who will provide an emergency response service to vulnerable people living in the community.

The service uses assistive technology to support care packages. Applicants should have an interest and understanding of technology and its use in relation to care services. The role involves programming and installing community alarm equipment, responding to calls and dealing with intimate personal care tasks.

• Program and install community alarm equipment
• Respond to calls and deal with intimate personal care tasks
• Work as part of a team with a positive, professional attitude; follow processes and instructions; maintain sensitive information securely

• Essential: SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification at SCQF level 5 or above; experience of working in a care setting delivering social care supports including intimate personal care to vulnerable people with a range of physical and emotional needs (including those with dementia); knowledge of technology used in care services; willingness to undertake training to competently install and programme equipment
• Effective communication skills (both verbally and in writing)
• Positive, professional attitude; responsible approach to sensitive information; ability to form positive relationships with service users; ability to follow processes and instructions; ability to work as part of a team
• Driving Licence and ability to pass the Council's driving assessment; undertake vehicle awareness training
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or achieve registration within 6 months of start date
• Working schedule: service operates 365 days per year on a 4 on 4 off rota system; early shifts and back shifts including lone working
• Disclosure Scotland check required; level determined by duties; for more information visit

The role is advertised as described;