Temporary Operational Support Assistant
Rawtenstall
We are delighted to be recruiting for a Temporary Operational Support Assistant for our client in Rawtenstall.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward-thinking care provider that empowers people to live independently in their own homes. If you're organised, proactive, and passionate about delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As an Operational Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring service users receive timely, effective support.
Your responsibilities will include:
Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries, referrals, and TEC equipment installations
Providing operational support including answering calls, data entry, booking appointments, and distributing information
Scheduling technician visits efficiently and optimising appointment routes
Liaising with service users, families, GPs, nurses, social workers, and community organisations
Learning to triage TEC equipment issues and carrying out basic fault-finding
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date service user records (e.g., TCES, UMO CRM)
Handling sensitive information in line with data protection policies
Preparing documentation for new service users and responding to stakeholder queries
Supporting service KPIs and quality standardsAbout You
We're looking for someone who is:
An excellent communicator, ideally with customer care experience
Highly organised with strong administrative skills
Confident using computer systems and CRM/databases (training provided)
Proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented
Compassionate and customer-focused, with a strong understanding of confidentiality
Able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
Adaptable, reliable, and willing to help wherever needed
Enthusiastic with a positive, team-focused attitudeMinimum Requirements
Enhanced DBS issued within the last 3-6 months (if not, this must be applied for immediately - you cannot start without it)
Excellent communication skills
Strong IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
A reliable and hardworking approach
Right to work in the UK (this role is not eligible for sponsorship)Shifts Available
Monday - Friday: 16:30 - 22:30- £13.19 per hour (2 positions available)
Sunday - Wednesday:
Sunday: 11:00 -20:00 - 12.77 per hour - Monday - Wednesday: 17:00 - 23:00 - 13.99 per hour (1 position available)
Wednesday - Saturday:
Wednesday - Friday: 17:00 - 23:00 - 13.99 per hour - Saturday: 10:30 - 19:30 - 12.77 per hour (1 position available)
Out of Hours Operator: Saturday and Sunday: 14:00 - 23:00 - 13.19 per hour (1 position available)
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£12.77 - £13.99 per hour