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Community Alarms Officer

2 months ago


Tipton, Sandwell, United Kingdom Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Community Alarms Officer to join our team at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. As a Community Alarms Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents by providing a high-quality community alarm service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess and install telecare equipment in individuals' homes, ensuring that they receive the necessary support to maintain their independence.
  • Operate the control centre equipment on a 24-hour basis, receiving and responding to incoming calls in accordance with the Telecare Service Association Code of Practice policies and procedures.
  • Identify the type of emergency, assess the needs of the customer, and initiate appropriate action to calls received on a wide range of issues, including emergency, medical, social, housing, telecare, and care.
  • Provide a courteous and professional service at all times, offering information, advice, and support to customers, colleagues, councillors, and contractors.
  • Receive calls from individuals and establishments being monitored for lone worker, telecare, telehealth, fire, burglary, temperature control, and other services, and take appropriate action.
  • Participate in the operation of the Council's Appraisal Scheme and champion an open culture of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) throughout the council.
  • Undertake safety checks on the vehicle used in the course of these duties and provide emergency first aid and lifting and handling as required.

About Us

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to ensuring that everyone has the right to live a life free from harm, abuse, and exploitation. We are proactive in recognising and responding to situations where our citizens are at risk of abuse, and we work in partnership with communities, statutory agencies, and the voluntary and private sectors to safeguard our residents.

Person Specification

  • Experience of working with vulnerable people in a caring capacity within their own home or in a residential setting.
  • Experience of social alarm or similar equipment within a control centre or other environment.
  • Experience of using modern ICT packages and prioritising emergency calls.
  • Understanding of social alarm equipment and provision within care in the community.
  • Literacy Level 2 qualification as a minimum or equivalent.