Responder (Care Services)

Published by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership

Ref: GLA16257 Published date: 13/11/2026 Closing date: 29/11/2026

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Location:: GCHSCP, Blair Court, Glasgow

Salary:: £14,198.13 - £15,022.98

Contract type:: Temporary

Position type:: Part Time

Hours:: 17.5 hours

Categories:: Social Services / Housing / Childcare; Adult Care

Job Description

Make a Meaningful Impact – Become a Responder Carer with Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP)
Please note, this role does not meet Home Office requirements for Visa Sponsorship.
Role – Responder (Care Services)

Location – GCHSCP, Blair Court, 100 Borron St, Glasgow, G4 9XE
Hours and Shift Pattern 17.5 hrs – (see attached work pattern)
Contract Status – Temporary for up to 3 months

Do you have a caring nature, a dependable attitude, and a desire to make a real difference in your community? We are looking for committed Responder Carers to join our Alarms Team at GCHSCP.

In this essential role, you will be the first point of contact for older adults using our telecare service, offering emergency assistance and reassurance when it’s needed most.

What is Telecare?
Telecare involves a range of technology-enabled devices designed to help people live safely and independently at home. These systems provide alerts and support in emergencies or when risks arise, ensuring peace of mind for users and their families.
Your role will include:

• Responding to telecare alarms across Glasgow.
• Delivering hands-on support in urgent situations, such as falls or personal care needs.
• Providing calm and compassionate reassurance during emergencies.
• Working closely with a dedicated team to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Travelling city-wide from your base at Blair Court, prioritising calls based on urgency (you will have access to our manual fleet of cars).

What we’re looking for:
• A kind, responsive individual with a strong sense of responsibility.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• The ability to remain composed under pressure and adapt to varied situations.

Why join us?
• Close-Knit Team: Work as part of a small, supportive team dedicated to delivering essential care.
• Diverse Experiences: Engage with different people every day, addressing a range of needs from falls and health emergencies to personal care.
• Innovative Technology: Enhance your skills with telecare equipment and specialist lifting equipment to deliver exceptional care and support. No previous experience with this equipment is required.
• Career Development: Within Care Services, we are committed to the professional development of our staff. Through our succession planning initiatives, Responder Carers have the opportunity to advance their careers within the team.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above role will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

Registration to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is an essential requirement for this role. You must either be already registered or have applied within 3 months and be registered within 6 months from your start date. Please note as part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are currently not required to pay SSSC fees.

These roles are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Interviews will take place 1st and 3rd December 2026.

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For more information on Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC) please visit the following websites:

GCC Website and GCC Conditions of Service

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There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/accessibility-statement.

Further Information

The Council promotes flexible working, we are happy to talk about flexible working options in relation to the role, to support your work-life balance.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to building a diverse workforce. We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and women for senior roles, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Glasgow City Council aims to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, in line with the Disability Confident scheme.

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see

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