Lifeline and Telecare Installer

Job title:

Lifeline and Telecare Installer

Company

Places for People

Job description

Reporting Group:Living Plusimage placeholderAt Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply – you could be just who we’re looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we’re more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That’s someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK’s leading Social Enterprise, we’re dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.Important Notice: The earliest start date for this position is 7th April. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming the right candidate to our team.More about your roleWe are extremely pleased to share this great opportunity to join our Retirement Living team in Huntingdon. As more and more people wish to remain in their own homes for longer, we are keen to help them, which is why we are seeking a people centred person to programme and install Lifeline and Telecare equipment.Day to day you will work closely with our customers to ensure they have the technology required for independent living. You will be working with customers, colleagues and outside agencies and professionals to deliver a holistic service that is of the highest standard with a people first approach. You will Undertake clerical and administrative duties including data inputting, filing of information, recording calls received/attended, actions taken, and ensuring records are up to date to facilitate a seamless service, so computer skills are also an advantage. These are all skills you will be supported to develop.At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, an Enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this position.More about youYou may have previous experience in a similar role, but this isn’t essential as full training will be provided. It is far more important to us that you have the right attitude, drive and commitment to providing an excellent service to our customers.The installation team will travel throughout the Cambridgeshire area therefore living in the area and a full driving licence is essential, a company vehicle will be provided. You will need to demonstrate that you can be flexible across 6 days Monday-Saturday and a committed team member who is focussed on delivering a high class, quality service to our customers. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential due to the cross functions of the overall team.Ideally you will have experience of using new technology, a reasonable understanding of the TEC industry but overall, a passion for delivering an exceptional service. You’ll feel confident speaking to lots of different people and be an ambassador of our People Promises. You’ll be able to motivate yourself and take constructive feedback well. A clear commitment to learning and self-improvement is essential to success in this role.BenefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.We know that there’s always more we can do to make you smile, that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

What’s next?If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment teamIf you are a Places for People customer and you’re looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold callsArmed Forces – We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.Disability Confident – We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

Expected salary

£24367 per year

Location

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Job date

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:00:46 GMT

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