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Contract

Call Handler

Allestree
money-bag £15.65/hour
Posted 6 days ago

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Call Centre Operator to join Derby City Council''s Carelink Team on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week.-

The Role:

As an Operator, you will handle incoming calls from service users, assess their needs, take appropriate actions, and coordinate responses with emergency contacts, services, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond promptly and professionally to telecare and emergency calls using our call handling system

  • Record and update customer information, actions, and incidents accurately on the system

  • Liaise with emergency services, contractors, family members, and internal teams as required

  • Monitor lone worker safety systems and coordinate support for mobile responders

  • Prepare equipment and documentation for telecare installations

  • Clean, maintain, and manage stock of telecare equipment using the equipment database

  • Respond to calls relating to council services and out-of-hours emergencies

  • Contribute to service performance targets and maintain compliance with Carelink procedures and GDPR

About You

You will be calm under pressure, empathetic, and able to manage a wide range of calls, including emergency situations. Attention to detail, a good telephone manner, and the ability to work with multiple systems simultaneously are essential.

Requirements include:

  • Experience in a customer-facing or care-related role

  • Good IT and administrative skills

  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to follow procedures and respond appropriately to varied call types

  • Flexible and team-oriented approach

If this role would be of interest to you, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible!

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