Emergency Home Responder

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Per hour
Location: Preston
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Job offered by: Progress Housing Group
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Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference in your community? We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as an

Emergency Home Responder . This unique opportunity allows you to use your skills to provide essential support to older, disabled, and vulnerable individuals who need urgent assistance at home. This role would suit, but not limited to: Care Staff Those looking to work within the NHS Ex Armed Forces / Uniformed Services Retirees As an

Emergency Home Responder , your primary task will be to respond quickly to emergencies. You'll assess the situation, provide immediate support, and ensure the well-being of those in need. You'll also offer reassurance and comfort to our customers, making them feel safe and secure in difficult moments. What We Offer

Comprehensive Training: We provide all the training you need, including First Aid, emergency response, and using specialised lifting equipment. No prior experience? No problem – we’ll equip you with the skills to succeed. Flexible Shifts: Work from home and be on call during your allocated 12-hour shifts. Shifts will be either days or nights including weekends and Bank Holidays. You will be on call 7 or 14 days in 28. You must live within the South Cumbria area to meet our response time targets. Valuable Experience: This role is perfect for drivers and individuals who want to be part of an essential service and gain experience in emergency response. Our teams are made up of a variety of people with different backgrounds and previous experience. Previous experience isn’t essential for the role as training will be given to enable you to become a valuable member of our team and provide support to the emergency services. What We’re Looking For

A valid driver’s licence and your own reliable vehicle A compassionate and caring attitude Reliability, determination and strong work ethic The ability to communicate effectively and stay calm under pressure If you possess the above, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your C.V. today! You Can Look Forward To

Competitive salaries offered and benchmarked regularly We support employee development and promote continuous learning Training and Development PAY STRUCTURE

£25.58 for each 12 hour standby shift. Plus £18.00 per callout for the first 90 minutes. An additional £12.65 per hour for any callouts over 90 minutes. £0.45p per mile car allowance. Please see the attached PDF which provides an insight into a typical day in the life of one of our responders. Progress Lifeline is part of Progress Housing Group. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and particularly encourage applications from people in underrepresented groups. We’d especially like to hear from anyone living in one of our homes or communities. For further support contact our Progress Futures team, this is a free service for Progress Housing Group tenants that helps them access training, apprenticeships and employment support to improve their job prospects and achieve their goals. Additional Information

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please click on the job description to view the job description and person specification. Application Closing Date:

11:59 Sunday 26th January 2025 Interview Date:

To be confirmed

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