Co-ordination Officer 18 hours
Job introduction
We are recruiting for 1 Co-ordination Officer to work with us in our busy Carelink Plus office based in Park St, Brighton 18 hours per week.
fixed term to 31 March 2022. We would be happy to consider anyone who would like to apply on the basis of a secondment from their substantive job. If you would like to apply on the basis of a secondment please get the agreement from your manager before applying.
In this demanding frontline role you will use your excellent communication and customer service skills working in a busy multi-tasking environment, answering alarm and telephone calls and co-ordinating responses.
About the role
You will be required to work hours at the weekends as part of your regular working pattern, in addition to hours worked during the week. You will work a variety of shifts between 7am and 10pm; there is no overnight working with this 1 8 hour post. This role is office based but there could be an element of home working as required by the service.
You will also be required to participate in standby duties where you will receive a payment to be available to work at short or without notice, to cover resourcing shortfalls in the service. You must live within the city of Brighton and Hove or within a reasonable travelling distance to Kemptown, so that you can attend swiftly when required.
Your experience of providing services to vulnerable client groups, and ability to quickly and calmly assess an emergency situation and take appropriate actions, will be combined with excellent team working skills.
Due to the specialised nature of the work, an initial bespoke training program must be undertaken. You must have the capability and the aptitude to learn new skills and develop these to required standards within restricted time frames. Good ICT skills are required.
Enquiries are welcomed by Izabella Borsos and Richard Parrish on 0300 123 3301
We highly recommend you read the ‘Maximise your Chances’ below before you apply for this job. It is important you are able to show how you meet the Person Specification when applying. Not following this guidance is likely to reduce your chances of success.
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
This role does not meet the requirement for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Successful candidates will need to evidence that they have the Right to Work in the UK.
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.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.