Customer Service Advisor
Our Customer Service Centre is currently seeking to recruit a Lifeline Customer Service Centre Advisor on a fixed Fixed Term Contract until March 2027 You will receive an excellent salary of £27,401.65 (inc a shift allowance) plus some great benefits We are looking for positive, motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service. You will work as part of the current 24/7 Lifeline monitoring Customer Service Centre team, being the first point of contact for customers for monitoring all alarm systems installed in LHP’s Sheltered Housing Schemes, Telecare equipment installed in customers’ homes and alarm equipment for external contracts, also providing out of hours support to our customers by diagnosing and logging emergency repairs. This role requires a 24/7 rotation on a planned schedule including evening, nights and weekend shifts. This role is based in Boston, Lincolnshire, therefore you would need to live within travelling distance to the office. What are Lincolnshire Housing Partnership like to work for? We’re a local housing association with our roots firmly fixed in our Grimsby and Boston communities, many of our colleagues were born in the same areas that we serve. This gives our teams an additional sense of purpose to improve the lives of our customers. As an LHP colleague, you'll receive a whole bunch of benefits, including An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually through our benefits partner Westfield HealthGreat family leave and maternity policies enhancing colleague well-being and retentionA superb employer salary sacrifices pension scheme with up to 12% paid by LHP24 holiday days a year (plus bank holidays) which will increase by 1 day per year for the first five years of serviceA Cycle-to-Work Initiative promoting personal wellbeing and environmental awarenessDiscounted shopping vouchers through Westfield HealthThe ability to earn additional holiday days through full attendanceAbility to purchase additional holidays What will I be responsible for as Lifeline Customer Services Centre Advisor? Monitoring all alarm systems installed in LHP’s Sheltered Housing SchemesManaging test calls for all equipmentCarry out daily checks on sheltered housing residents not having been seen by the visiting Warden and feeding back information on the outcome of callsProvide out of hours support of logging emergency repairLiaise with external agencies and communicate via agreed pathways to Adult Social Care, Doctors, relatives and emergency services about welfare issues or concerns.Provide a Lone Working service to a range of employees and external contractorsProvide appropriate administrative support for the business, ensuring that records are accurate and up to date. What skills, knowledge and experience will I need for a Lifeline Customer Services Centre Advisor? A Passion to work in a fast-paced customer service centre environment.Excellent customer service skillsGood time managementCalm under pressure and able to manage multiple systems.Strong IT skills including use of Office 365 and CRM packagesDemonstrate flexibility and be a team playerExcellent communication skills, including written and verbal proficiency. What opportunities will I have for progression from a Lifeline Customer Service Centre advisor We are committed to investing in the development of our employees to enable them to realise their potential. There are many opportunities that we will provide you with to enhance your skills and assist in your career progression. We measure our success within this area by the number of internal promotions that we can achieve and our ability to retain our best talent. The natural career progression routes that would be applicable to your role are Neighbourhood Officer, Customer Service Centre Team Leader & Customer Services Manager. How do I apply? Please upload your most recent CV and include a brief supporting statement that highlights the skills and experience you bring, specifically those that align with the key responsibilities outlined in the job description. Interviews will take place in Boston, (Lincolnshire) on the 26th of November
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