Working hours: 35 hours per week, 12 Hour shifts on a 10 week rota: 8.00pm - 8.00am Weekdays; 8.00am am - 8.00pm Weekend Days; 8.00pm - 8.00am Weekend Evenings
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 21 March 2023
This role is subject to -
- BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance - this post is subject to BPSS checks. You will therefore be required to consent to and comply with BPSS checking requirements prior to commencing in this post. This check involves verification of identity; nationality and immigration status; employment history (past 3 years) and basic criminal record check.
- DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
This is an Out of Hours position where you must be able to work 12 hour shifts, unsupervised as part of a small, dedicated team. The successful candidate will deliver as first point of contact for statutory emergency services, including from GMP, North West Ambulance Service, hospitals, and liaising with partners and stakeholders etc. You will also process Emergency Control Team (ECT) calls, this includes dealing with major incidents in the city, (civil contingencies), extreme weather events, fires, road traffic incidents, dangerous buildings etc.
The successful candidate must be flexible, reliable and resilient enough to deal with both Social Care and ECT contacts throughout their shift.
You must be passionate about delivering excellent customer services to the residents of Manchester, stakeholders and partners and be a customer focused individual whatever time of day or night they contact us.
This exciting opportunity comes with full training, followed by ongoing training in all aspects of Social Care i.e. Adult’s and Children’s, then specialising in handling, as a first point of contact, statutory emergencies e.g. child protection issues, homelessness, mental health assessments, safeguarding, breakdown in care, etc and ECT contacts.
The Team mainly work from home but are expected to be in the office if and when required).
If you have questions or want a chat about the role before you apply email Kay Paterson, CSO Operations Manager, kay.paterson@manchester.gov.uk
We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.
When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.
To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.
Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. If you want to find out more about the role, our culture, flexible arrangements or any adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview we will ask you if you require any adjustments in order for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.
If you would like to access the job details in another format, such as large print, audio or printed on a coloured paper, please email jobs@manchester.gov.uk or call 0161 227 3373.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Accessibility
As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.
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When you join us
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.
Other relevant information
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
Our Manchester Strategy/Behaviours.pdf
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