Job Introduction

What does it take to become a leading health and social care organisation in the UK?  It takes people who can turn lives around every day – providing support and encouragement, delivering innovative services and generally improving life for individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse or mental health problems, or those with learning disabilities.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for additional Contact Centre Advisors to join the Global Service Delivery (GSD) team at Turning Point, based at our Head Office in Manchester City Centre.  You will provide first point of contact for clients and professionals wanting to arrange a referral into service, or who need to contact one of our local services across the UK.

Working as part of a small team you will be handling all initial referrals and enquiries into the services from new and existing clients, professionals and staff. Ensuring all contacts are dealt with in a timely, friendly & professional manner, providing a consistently high quality person centred service. The service will provide support through a variety of channels including telephone, email, online via the web, live chat, Video and Social Media.

Role Responsibility

As a GSD Advisor your main responsibilities will be:

• To answer high volumes of calls and other methods of contact including email, text, web chat and social media
• To carry out initial triage and screening for new clients who want to make a referral for treatment.
• Respond to calls and email enquiries from existing clients and professionals
• To process data accurately and sensitively, in accordance with GDPR and best practice
• To work  closely as a team  and with approval from the manager to ensure that the “knowledge base” is accurate and up to date
• To update Turning Points Client Record system and other related systems with new information and keeping existing records accurate and up to date.
• Identify and escalate as appropriate, priority/risk issues through the appropriate channels
• To work towards and exceed  performance indicators and service levels set by your manager

The Ideal Candidate

This area of the business is fast paced, challenging and subject to continuous change and development. To be considered for the role you will need to be able to multi task, to remain calm under pressure and to provide consistent and high levels of customer care. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and able to liaise confidently with people at all levels.  You will have good organisational skills, and able to adapt to meet the need of the client.  A good understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel and spread sheets and CRM systems is essential.

Previous experience of working within a customer service environment or contact centre is desirable however we will equally consider applications from individuals who have previous experience working in service focused on health and social care. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is looking to start or progress their career within a leading health and social care environment.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:
 

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

Due to current COVID-19 guidelines, this position will be working from home until the Manchester office reopens.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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