Care Technology Installer - Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom - Alcove

Alcove

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Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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Alcove - Help us keep elderly and vulnerable people safer and better connected by using digital technology_

We specialise in delivering connected care technology for local authorities, the NHS, housing associations and sheltered accommodation providers across the country.

We are the market leader in data led, digital connected care technology in the UK and are scaling rapidly in the country.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals to join us as our Care Technology Installers and play a key role in delivering on our technology contract in the
TBC area and help older and vulnerable people to live more independent lives.

You will be responsible for installing our technology in our clients' homes, working closely with family members, social workers, local authorities and the Alcove team to ensure a fully customised tech solution that provides the best for their health and well-being.

What you will be doing:

1) Deliver, collect, install, demonstrate, repair, and maintain care technology in people's own homes across the county.

2) All administration relating to the installation should be conducted on site or immediately before the next install

3) All technology set up and testing should be done at least the night before an installation if not sooner

4) A
minimum of 3 installations/visits will be required daily following training

5) You will travel by driving your own vehicle.

6) You will support people of all ages to maintain their health and wellbeing, including those people who are leaving hospital or to prevent the need for them to use other health and social care support.

7) You will also be supporting unpaid carers to carry on caring for friends and family.

8) Day-to-day management of stock and maintenance of stock

9) Set up / repair / collection of care technology in people's own homes. This could also include supporting them to use their own mobile and smart home technology, apps, etc as needed. You will be supported by our team of tech advisers

10) Move and track equipment in and stock movements through our computerised bar code scanner system.

11) Carry out risk assessments; provide advice and assistance to ensure the client's safety and wellbeing referring them, if necessary, to appropriate services for assistance.

12) Respond to emergency requests and safeguard client's, alerting other services or contacts.

13) Maintain and document accurately all, installations, emergencies, handovers and in accordance with agreed procedures.

14) Manage enquiries, ensuring faulty equipment is reported and replacements arranged.

15) Maintaining links with internal and external agencies to facilitate access to their help at times of emergency

16) Train and instruct new members of staff in a 'hands on' and continuing learning process.

Essential Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills you can build rapport with people easily and are a good listener
You are a strong team player, are flexible approach and have good communication skills
Good level of general education to GCSE or similar (as a guide 4 GSCE's A*C)
Able to work in a fastpaced environment
You can drive and have access to your own vehicle
Ability to prioritise and categorise based on information provided and using sound judgement
Effective written skills
Effective organisation and time management skills. Organised and diligent. Selfstarter.

Helpful Skills

Experience (personal, paid or voluntary) of working with disabled adults and older people
Knowledge of technology and a passion for it
Knowledge and experience of working with Healthcare Professionals
Experience of working with a range of partner organisations
Experience within a community setting
Experience of working in a challenging and emotional environment, dealing with clients/families that may be recently bereaved, be at end of life, have learning disabilities or needing equipment to help rehabilitate

Details:

You should have a valid driver's license with Business Cover on your Insurance and access to your own vehicle.

37.5 hours per week split between installs and inbound and outbound calls from home (full training provided).

Rota based weekend working - 1 weekend in every 8-10 week roughly but this can be swapped, and other staff cover if needed - this is paid for on top of salary.

Rota based late shift either once a week or once a fortnight 11am - 7pm shared across the team to ensure full coverage.

Salary:
£22,500.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits: