Due to continued expansion, Connected Health has an exciting opportunity within our Growth and Expansion Team for a Rapid Responder.
We are seeking a proactive, dynamic and organised individual who can work as part of a professional team committed to delivering high-quality home care services. The successful candidate will work exclusively with the Registered Manager as part of our Expansion Team, supporting the development of new services as we continue to respond to increasing demand for home care packages across the allocated Trust zone.
This role requires flexibility and regular travel throughout the allocated Trust area to support service delivery, respond to operational needs, attend clients' homes, support staff, and assist with new packages of care, hospital discharges and emergency cover where required.
At Connected Health, our work involves supporting clients to live as independently as possible in the comfort of their own homes. This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about quality care, service development and making a positive difference every day.
Benefits
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£13.60 per hour
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40 hours per week
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Block pay
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Alternate weekends
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Opportunity to be part of a growing and supportive team
Job Requirements
The Rapid Responder will be responsible for a range of duties, including but not limited to:
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Working exclusively with the Registered Manager as part of the Expansion Team
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Supporting the development and mobilisation of new home care services
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Providing cover and support across the allocated Trust zone as required
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Supporting the filling of new care packages and hospital discharges
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Undertaking emergency care cover where required
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Supporting staff shadowing and ensuring Health and Safety policies and procedures are followed
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Checking and collecting daily record sheets from clients' homes
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Delivering care plans and log sheets to clients' homes when required
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Delivering PPE and other essential documentation or supplies
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Supporting the care team to ensure services are delivered safely, consistently and to a high standard
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Travelling between clients' homes, offices and service areas within the allocated Trust zone as required
The post holder may also be required to undertake additional duties to meet the needs and responsibilities of the company.
Essential Criteria
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Minimum of 6 months' previous homecare experience
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
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Full clean driving licence
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Access to a car for work purposes
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Ability and willingness to travel throughout the allocated Trust zone
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Strong organisational and time management skills
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Flexible approach to working hours and service needs
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Ability to work closely with the Registered Manager to support new and developing services
Desirable Criteria
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Previous supervisory or senior care experience
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Empathetic and professional approach to supporting clients and staff
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Confidence in responding to changing operational priorities
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Experience supporting service growth, new care packages or hospital discharge pathways
ABOUT US
At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job - we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team.
Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities.
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*Candidates who are successful at interview will be subject to background checks including, but not limited to, satisfactory references and an enhanced police check*
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