Relief Responder Service Co-ordinator - ORK09737
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £18.81 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1GR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ORK09737 |
Summary
Advert
ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Telecare/Mobile Community Responder Service
Relief Responder Service Co-ordinator
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£18.81 per hour (Including Distant Islands Allowance)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Relief Responder Services Co-ordinator within the Telecare/Mobile Community Responder Service.
Working as part of a highly motivated team, you will provide day to day operational management to the Telecare Systems Administrator and the two Responder Teams, ensuring that service provision is effective and efficient and delivered in line with the Health and Social Care Standards.
The Responder Teams work across mainland Orkney on a twenty-four hour, seven days a week basis and their duties include responding to Community Care Alarm call outs, carrying out installations/removals of telecare/community care alarm equipment, undertaking reviews of service provision and equipment testing, and assisting to support the prevention of hospital admissions as well as facilitating hospital discharges.
The Responder Teams are also required to carry out installations, reviews of service provision and equipment testing for individuals residing on a number of the ferry linked isles.
The role of Responder Services Co-ordinator is fast paced and dynamic and you will be required to have experience of assessment and care planning; telecare systems and equipment and have previously worked with people in a social care service. You will also be able to demonstrate an understanding of using a reablement approach to service delivery and an ability to comprehend technical programming of Community Care Alarm equipment.
To undertake this exciting role you must hold an HNC or SVQ 3 in Care or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC OR be willing to achieve the required qualification within 3 years. You are required to register with the SSSC in the capacity of supervisor within 3 months of appointment.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Erin Johnston, Registered Manager on 01856 873535 ext 3711.
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 12 October 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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