Customer Service Advisor - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Bridge of Hope

Bridge of Hope

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Description
Job Title
Customer Service Advisor
Directorate
Strategy & Change
Service Area
Customer Service
Grade
4
Competency Level
Level 1
Salary
£25,119 - £28,770
Job Type
Hybrid
Location
Cunard Building and agile
Disclosure and barring service (DBS)
Basic DBS and BPSS required
Job Evaluation Ref No

Job Purpose

To deliver accessible, world class quality services to all customers by placing them at the heart of the Council's and partner agencies' activity.

To provide first point of contact resolutions to customers, maintaining the highest standard of customer service at all time. To embrace continuous improvements, technology developments and change.

Directly Responsible For:

Not applicable.

Directly Responsible To:

Team Manager

Main Areas of Responsibility:

To own individual enquiries, complaints, and customer requests through to resolution
Identify situations where the person is deemed to be at risk including situations where the individual may be experiencing abuse or neglect and ensure compliance with Safeguarding Adults procedures and Making Safeguarding Personal guidance.
To direct people to online resources within Liverpool City Council, voluntary services, National Health Service (NHS) and other partners.
Being able to offer advice and guidance on a range of Children's/Adult Social Care services and support networks.
To contribute to the process of continually improving Customer Access to quality, cost effective services
To promote a positive image of Liverpool City Council, working as part of an integrated team
To assist with delivering the Council's commitment to Best Value and customer service
To effectively use all relevant ICT systems and assist in the creation, development and maintenance of records, files and statistical information
To provide accessible and comprehensive information and advice to customers on all Liverpool City Council services, by keeping up to date with all aspects of services delivered through Customer Access Contact Centre
To be fully proficient in all aspects of those services delivered through the Liverpool City Council Contact Centre, inclusive of dealing with customer enquiries via multichannel contact. Full training will be given.
To use, develop and maintain procedures and codes of working practice that maintain and enhance a quality approach to service delivery.
To carry out administrative services including duties related to customer contact
To assist the Team Manager in the development of new staff and trainees through mentoring and job shadowing
To support contact centre visitors and new starters by allowing them to shadow and listen to calls as and when required
To develop the City Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non

- discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken

It must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work, relating to their job complies with all statutory requirements and with Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of the City Council, and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and the City Council's equality and safety plans
Comply with the company's policy requirements in relation to equal opportunities and to ensure the implementation and development (where appropriate) of nondiscriminatory practices in all aspects of work and service provision
Undertake, wherever required other responsibilities and duties including work related to 3rd party external business, on behalf of the company, where this is commensurate with the grade of the post. This may entail working from other locations
Responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities comply with all statutory requirements and with Standing Orders and Financial Regulations
Ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place to provide for a positive work/life balance

Supervision and Management Responsibility:

Not applicable.

Budget and Financial Responsibility:

Being fully accountable for managing the council's resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact.

Social Value Responsibility:

Drive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities.

Physical Demands of the Job:

You will be required to sit and use a computer for sustained period of time.

Corporate Responsibility:

Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan.
Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally.
Commitment to customer excellence by dealing with customer feedback, including complaints, and learning from feedback in the drive for continuous improvement.
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