Lifeline Response Officer (Ref: P0S )

Hours and Pay: Salary £27,254 - £28,598 (pro‑rata), Salary Band £20,001 to £30,000, Post Type Permanent, Hours Per Week: Part time.

Job and Application details: Categories Housing, Directorate N/A, Published Date 09/07/2026, Closing Date 26/07/2026.

Lifeline Services have been providing award‑winning support to the residents of Darlington since 1989. The response team is based at our Town Hall. Integral duties of a Lifeline Response Officer include the demonstration, installation, and monitoring of various technology, alongside responding to emergency calls as necessary.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

- Demonstrate, install and monitor technology for residents in their homes.
- Respond to emergency calls in a fast‑paced environment.
- Maintain accurate records using databases and Microsoft Office tools.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and other data protection standards.
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with a broad range of audiences.
- Manage administrative duties securely and efficiently.

Desired Attributes

- Calm, caring nature with dynamic thinking in busy settings.
- Approachable with a "can do" attitude.
- Organised, flexible and encouraging interaction style.
- Experience in customer‑facing roles, especially with older and vulnerable people.

Shift Patterns

- Wednesday: 19:30 – 06:00 (10 contracted hours, 30‑min unpaid break)




- Thursday: 19:30 – 06:00 (10 contracted hours, 30‑min unpaid break)
- Friday: 21:15 – 07:45 (10 hours, 30‑min unpaid break)
- Saturday: 21:15 – 07:45 (10 hours, 30‑min unpaid break)
- Sunday: 21:15 – 07:45 (10 hours, 30‑min unpaid break)

Requirements

- Enhanced DBS with Adult Barred list check.
- Proficiency in database management and Microsoft Office.
- Good understanding of GDPR.

Benefits

- 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro‑rata for part‑time work).
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions.
- Flexible working.
- Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes.
- Staff equality forums.
- Green Car Leasing Scheme.
- Access to a wide range of training, learning and development.
- Physiotherapy service.
- Confidential counselling service.
- Outstanding wellbeing offer.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts.
- Local and National retailer discounts.
- Arriva Employee Travel Club.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

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