Job Description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Adult Social Care and Health Service as a Hospital to Home Response Officer.


Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives, supporting people to live at home independently for longer. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Hospital to Home Team. You would become part of an ambitious team delivering an invaluable service to the residents of Middlesbrough.


You will install essential equipment and provide services required to enable a safe and speedy discharge and to help maintain independence within their home. You will provide a high standard of person-centred care when responding to emergency situations.


You will be trained in emergency first aid, moving and handling and the use of all lifting equipment. You will assess the service user's needs, offer support, and then decide on the most appropriate action to be taken. You will work alongside Connect Customer Advisors, Connect Response Officers and other associated professionals to provide a service throughout the Middlesbrough Area.


We are looking for someone who is:

Empathetic.

Patient.

Passionate about supporting vulnerable people.

Organised with excellent communication skills.


Technologically confident in this role, good communication skills are vital, also responding with empathy is important as well as providing the reassurance the service user needs.


This post is on a shift pattern which includes weekends and late nights. Please note a Full UK Manual Driving License is essential for this role.


If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!


This vacancy is part time 36.75 hours per week.


If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Nicola Dobson Nicola_Dobson@middlesbrough.gov.uk

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.





Telephone:

01642 727088

Email:

recruitment@middlesbrough.gov.uk