We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
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Organisation
Kirklees
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Directorate
Adults & Health
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Service Area
Adults Social Care Operation
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Hours
37
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Number of Jobs
1
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Location(s)
Across Kirklees
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Position type
Temporary, Secondment
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Length of contract
12 months
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Grade
Grade 6
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Salary
£26,403 - £28,142
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Advert Wording
The Technology Enabled Care Service (‘Tec Service’) offer a wide range of assistive technology, from traditional telecare devices such as an emergency pendant & Carephone, to smart technology which includes lifestyle monitoring devices and GPS location devices. We are an alarm receiving centre responding 24/7 offering support and intervention to individuals and their families, and carers. We work closely with other independent living and Health Services, ensuring a partnership approach is taken to delivering Adults and Health services.
The Technology Enabled Care team are committed to providing quality care and support services and do so in creative ways using assistive technology. We are looking for candidates who are equally as committed and passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults in Kirklees.
This is a fixed term contract and the role will be community based carrying out the assistive technology installation, maintenance, and collection aspect of the job profile, working Monday to Friday.
Career progression:
Appointment will be made at grade 6, and progression to grade 7 will be subject to an application and assessment process.
Please note that this role does not meet the current requirements for sponsorship. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they have the right to work in the UK and for checking whether they meet the relevant immigration requirements before applying.
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Jake Gomersall is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
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This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:
[email protected] or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period.
Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission. If you are refused permission to apply for a secondment, please contact HR Recruitment to register the refusal.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.
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Closing date
12 August 2026, 11:55 PM
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