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Helpline Information Officer

3 months ago


Sudbury, United Kingdom Hourglass (Safer Ageing) Full time

**Job title: Helpline Information Officer**

**Location**:Sudbury, Suffolk

**Duration**:1 year initially

**Salary**:£22,050 per annum (35 hour per week)

**Hours of work**:35 hours (Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm)

**Reports to**:Helpline Team Leader

**Responsible for**:None. But will provide support to Helpline volunteers

**Job Description last **October 2023
**reviewed**:
**1. CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF JOB**:
1.1 Hourglass is the only charity in the UK dedicated to calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people. We support older people experiencing, or at risk of, harm, abuse or exploitation, and work towards a fairer society for all older people.

**2. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**2.1 HELPLINE**

2.1.1 To provide information, advice and support to older people relating to support options for older people experiencing (or at risk of abuse), and safer ageing.

2.1.2 To provide practical and initial emotional support to service users, assessing the nature of each call/enquiry and responding in an empathetic and supportive manner. To ensure service users receive advice and support which is appropriate to their needs in a non-judgmental manner and which clearly identifies realistic and achievable options.

2.1.3 To explain safeguarding approaches to service users in a way that they can best understand, respecting their needs to receive as correct and as full information or advice as they are able to do, providing them with emotional support, and treating them with dignity and respect.

2.1.4 To make safeguarding referrals and liaise on behalf of service users who request or require such support, pursuing conclusions that are satisfactory to the service user.

2.1.5 To notify the Team Leader or a member of management of any circumstances in which there may be immediate risk to a caller and to take action as authorised.

2.1.6 To identify service users who may be willing to speak to the media, bringing these to the attention of the Helpline Manager or other member of the management team.

2.1.7 To undertake follow up contact with service users on a pre-determined basis to provide further support and/or ascertain outcomes; seeking contact details when possible.

2.1.8 To identify own needs for support, including emotional support, and use support services as needed. To attend and participate in training events as required.

2.1.9 To ensure the Helpline section is ready for operation at the commencement of shifts, and to provide support to volunteers where required.

**2.2 INFORMATION**

2.2.1 To assist in maintaining information resources, including briefing packs to be issued to service users. To inform the Team Leader of new information requirements.

2.2.2 To assist colleagues with the issuing of promotional material on conferences, seminars, fundraising, the Helpline and other services, as required.

2.2.3 To undertake research through telephone and internet to identify statutory, voluntary or other agencies or individuals who could receive information to publicise the helpline and other charity services, notifying the Helpline
Manager of such gaps or opportunities, and supplying information.

**2.3 RECORD KEEPING AND INFORMATION SHARING**

2.3.1 To maintain Helpline records using our Customer Relationship Management

(CRM) database and other internal records.

2.3.2 To share relevant information relating to calls/enquiries with Helpline colleagues in line with organisational practice relating to data protection and confidentiality

**2.4 GENERAL**

2.4.1 In the absence of the Team Leader, to ensure Helpline volunteers are supported in line with organisational policy, including regular breaks during shifts, providing advice and support, and regular de-briefing.

2.4.2 To organise additional tasks for volunteers where appropriate.

2.4.3 To undertake administrative support as required.

2.4.4 To attend regular team meetings.

2.4.5 To travel as required.

2.4.6 The postholder must maintain confidentiality and observe requirements of the

Data Protection Act.

2.4.7 The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to Equality legislation and the charity’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

2.4.8 The post holder is required to be familiar with Health and Safety legislation and the Hourglass Health and Safety Policy and be aware of and observe any part of the policy related specifically to the duties and responsibilities of the post.

2.4.9 The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description may vary over time.

2.4.10 Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, scope and grading of the post.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**:
**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**:
1. At least one year’s experience, either formal or informal, in either Helpline work or another environment providing advice and support to clients; with demonstrable skills in call handling, listening and questioning.

2. An ability