Helpline Operator / Responder (Helpline and Response)

Job Purpose

Our Helpline and Response team provide an emergency response alarm service which supports people to live independently and enjoy the comfort of their own home, safe in the knowledge that help, advice and reassurance can be provided quickly in an emergency situation.

The key role of a Helpline Operator / Responder will involve the following tasks…

  • To respond to community alarm calls by communicating with customers in their own homes via an electronic community alarm system.
  • To record information on the Electronic Call Monitoring System, monitor the calls and data and provide a service that meets the requirements of company policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Respond to community alarm emergency calls by attending customers’ homes to enable individuals to live safely and independently.
  • Support customers with personal care needs when required.
  • To install appropriate equipment for customers in order for them to remain independent and safe within their home and community.
  • Provide a service that meets the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.

Applicants must possess a current, valid driving licence with an ability to drive a company vehicle.

You’ll work as an effective member of the team that provides high-quality service seven days a week, promoting independence while meeting the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and MioCare’s departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.

Salary

From £14.72 per hour (plus additional enhancement for unsociable hours)

Hours

28 hours per week (between 7am – 11pm over seven days)

Right to work

We do not hold a Sponsor Licence and are therefore unable to progress applicants requiring sponsorship to work in the UK.

Location

Based at Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre (OL1 1HD) – but with a necessity to be able to travel across the borough of Oldham

Closing date

Sunday 11 January 2026

Key Responsibilities

Respond to all incoming calls via the community alarm system by listening to caller’s needs, assessing and recognising requirements through a triage procedure, providing an appropriate response in the form of advice, reassurance, information or the summoning of specialised assistance, as necessary.

Respond to emergency calls in the community providing a safe and appropriate response.

Use emergency lifting equipment to deal with customers who have fallen after an assessment of injury has been completed, ensuring the person is safe and comfortable.

Ensure community alarm and equipment information and orders for repairs are entered and updated accurately and consistently on the relevant system and are allocated to appropriate staff where necessary.

How to apply

Please download the vacancy Application Pack for full details of the role, including a Role Profile, Person Specification, Terms and Conditions and details of MioCare’s additional Staff Rewards package.

To apply for the role, please complete and submit the online form below, including details of your full name, email address, a completed Application Form and any further information you would like to include in the message box.

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