Technology Enabled Care Officer - INTERNAL

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Kirklees
Adults & Health
Adults Social Care Operation
37, Fully flexible over 7 days, including weekends & public holidays
1
Across Kirklees
Permanent
Grade 6

£26,403 - £28,142

7% enhancement

THIS ROLE IS INTERNALLY RESTRICTED

To apply for this job, you must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be an employee of Kirklees Council.
  • Be employed by Kirklees for the duration of the recruitment process – up to and including the start date.
  • Have successfully completed your probationary period.

(Please note that if you work for an Academy, you are not an employee of the Council.)

Your employment status will be checked, if you do not meet the above requirements your application will be rejected. 

The Technology Enabled Care Service (‘Tec Service’) offer a wide range of assistive technology, from traditional telecare devices such as an emergency pendant & Carephone, to smart technology which includes lifestyle monitoring devices and GPS location devices. We are an alarm receiving centre responding 24/7 offering support and intervention to individuals and their families, and carers.  We work closely with other independent living and Health Services, ensuring a partnership approach is taken to delivering Adults and Health services.

The Technology Enabled Care team are committed to providing quality care and support services and do so in creative ways using assistive technology. We are looking for candidates who are equally as committed and passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults in Kirklees.

This role will be predominantly community based focusing on carrying out the assistive technology installation, maintenance, and collection aspect of the job profile and working on a rolling rota over 7 days.

Career progression:

Appointment will be made at grade 6, and progression to grade 7 will be subject to an application and assessment process.

Jake Gomersall is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.

07 June 2026, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.