Part time Contact Centre Advisor
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 15 Aug 2017
- Closes
- 12 Sep 2017
- Sectors
- Customer Service & Call Centre
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client is a leading independent UK provider of telehealth and telecare solutions. They are seeking a Contact Centre Advisor to join their team in Eastbourne.
You will be required to have a DBS carried out.
8am - 1pm
The above shifts will involve working on a weekend on a rota basis
The Role
General
1.To provide the highest possible standard of customer care and support at all times whilst always giving priority to the safety and security of service users.
2.To advise management immediately of any problems or difficulties experienced with any aspect of system operation or procedure.
3.To liaise with social workers, members of the primary care team, carers, emergency services, sheltered housing teams, etc to ensure that the services we provide are co-ordinated with the care and support being provided to service users by other parties.
4.To apply consistently the principles of Equal Opportunities, as embodied in the Company's policies and procedures.
Contact Centre
1.To answer all calls received through the system in accordance with specified service standards.
2.To provide call-handling for the full range of services that the Company provides e.g. out of hours and lone worker etc.
3.To respond to calls in accordance with policy and procedures, quickly evaluating the needs of callers and providing advice and assistance as appropriate in the circumstances.
4.To respond to telephone enquiries from members of the public, other agencies (e.g. health and social services) customers, colleagues and suppliers etc. in accordance with service standards and with reference to operational procedures.
5.To treat all calls as life critical until proved otherwise.
6.To update customer records immediately on receipt of new information.
7.Record all incidents and events for handover at end of shift.
8.To answer and respond to telephone enquiries received from the general public where the Company is contracted to provide such a service by local councils, housing providers and other organisations. Telephones to be answered and callers responded to in accordance with individual contract requirements.
9.To buddy and/or mentor new joiners to the Contact Centre as part of ongoing on-the-job training and development.
10.Support other departments within the business, as required.
Additional Tasks:
1.To undertake such other duties relating to the operations of the service as may be required from time to time.
2.To attend training, team meetings as required.
3.To promote equality of opportunity in service delivery in all aspects of the role in line with corporate policies, training and procedures.
4.To promote a culture which is supportive of the Company's purpose, aims and values, and to take all reasonable steps to maintain good employee relations.
5.Participate fully in promoting a safety culture to protect the safety and health of themselves, colleagues and other people affected by the Company's activities.
Person specification
•English GSCE level at grade C or above (or international equivalent)
•Numerate and literate
•Willingness to participate in all training programmes relevant to the role
•Good IT skills
•Energetic, caring and independent person with a flexible approach who is able to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations
•Friendly and reassuring telephone manner, good communications and customer service skills. Customer care experience is desirable
•Commitment to Equal Opportunities in service delivery and to giving a quality service/customer care
•Able to learn new things quickly
•Team worker
The starting salary will be GBP16,800 pro rata
Enhancements will also be paid for weekend and night working.
We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you havent heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel
You will be required to have a DBS carried out.
8am - 1pm
The above shifts will involve working on a weekend on a rota basis
The Role
General
1.To provide the highest possible standard of customer care and support at all times whilst always giving priority to the safety and security of service users.
2.To advise management immediately of any problems or difficulties experienced with any aspect of system operation or procedure.
3.To liaise with social workers, members of the primary care team, carers, emergency services, sheltered housing teams, etc to ensure that the services we provide are co-ordinated with the care and support being provided to service users by other parties.
4.To apply consistently the principles of Equal Opportunities, as embodied in the Company's policies and procedures.
Contact Centre
1.To answer all calls received through the system in accordance with specified service standards.
2.To provide call-handling for the full range of services that the Company provides e.g. out of hours and lone worker etc.
3.To respond to calls in accordance with policy and procedures, quickly evaluating the needs of callers and providing advice and assistance as appropriate in the circumstances.
4.To respond to telephone enquiries from members of the public, other agencies (e.g. health and social services) customers, colleagues and suppliers etc. in accordance with service standards and with reference to operational procedures.
5.To treat all calls as life critical until proved otherwise.
6.To update customer records immediately on receipt of new information.
7.Record all incidents and events for handover at end of shift.
8.To answer and respond to telephone enquiries received from the general public where the Company is contracted to provide such a service by local councils, housing providers and other organisations. Telephones to be answered and callers responded to in accordance with individual contract requirements.
9.To buddy and/or mentor new joiners to the Contact Centre as part of ongoing on-the-job training and development.
10.Support other departments within the business, as required.
Additional Tasks:
1.To undertake such other duties relating to the operations of the service as may be required from time to time.
2.To attend training, team meetings as required.
3.To promote equality of opportunity in service delivery in all aspects of the role in line with corporate policies, training and procedures.
4.To promote a culture which is supportive of the Company's purpose, aims and values, and to take all reasonable steps to maintain good employee relations.
5.Participate fully in promoting a safety culture to protect the safety and health of themselves, colleagues and other people affected by the Company's activities.
Person specification
•English GSCE level at grade C or above (or international equivalent)
•Numerate and literate
•Willingness to participate in all training programmes relevant to the role
•Good IT skills
•Energetic, caring and independent person with a flexible approach who is able to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations
•Friendly and reassuring telephone manner, good communications and customer service skills. Customer care experience is desirable
•Commitment to Equal Opportunities in service delivery and to giving a quality service/customer care
•Able to learn new things quickly
•Team worker
The starting salary will be GBP16,800 pro rata
Enhancements will also be paid for weekend and night working.
We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you havent heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel