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First Responder


Location
Hartford, England
Salary
£18 an hour
Profession
Ambulance and emergency care
Deadline
12 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
23 Jul 2026
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Job summary

We are looking for a First Responder to join our team to support clients across London, mainly clients in the South West London areas.

Full training will be given to set you on your path to being a First Responder. This position offers a variety of shifts and may involve day, night, sleeping/waking nights and attracts a competitive rate of pay, after training has been completed. (training provided during recruitments checks).

The successful applicant will be providing support to both adults and children who have the following needs:

Complex health needs

Clinical Interventions

Moving and Handling

Learning disabilities

Autism

Hours of work:

36 hours per week on a 3 on 3 off basis, paid a static 36 hours per week. You will work on a three day on, three day off rotation which includes working days, nights and weekends during your rotation which may be at short notice

Main duties of the job

Qualities successful applicants will have:

Must have atleast 3 years experience in care

Be willing to undergo all training required to meet the needs of the client

Desirable Qualities:

Experience working with clients that have clinical interventions

Experience of working with clients that have mental health challenges LD

Level 2 or higher qualification in health and social care

Benefits:

Hourly rate of £18.24 per hour

Transport Allowance = £250.00 per month

5.6 weeks paid annual leave per annum

Your responsibilities as a First Responder will include: Assisting and supporting vulnerable clients to enable them to live the life they choose (where possible) to promote their independence. Your role will include, companionship, supporting with housework, running errands and supporting with preparing and cooking meals. Administering medication may be required.

Skills and Experience required of our First Responder:

You are required to have good communication skills and have a desire to care for others. You are required to hold a full UK driving license, and have access to your own vehicle. Some previous experience would be advantageous.

Your Life Your Way are committed to conducting a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the people we support. Please be aware that all our vacancies are subject to pre-employment checks e.g. DBS and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is required for this role.

About us

We offer excellent benefits such as:

Good Rate of Pay

Paid annual holiday leave

Pension scheme entitlement

Full training

Confidential employee assistance helpline

Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care

Career progression

Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners

Refer a friend scheme

Online employee portal - where information and self-service is available

Employee feedback surveys and recognition

Details

  • Date posted: 23 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £18 an hour £250 transport allowance per month
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: KG1632527LonFR
  • Job locations: London, London, London, SW18 5AQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Are you caring, compassionate and would like to make a difference to someone’s life? Then come and join us for a rewarding career in care.

We are looking for a First Responder to join our team to support clients across London, mainly clients in the South West London areas.

Full training will be given to set you on your path to being a First Responder. This position offers a variety of shifts and may involve day, night, sleeping/waking nights and attracts a competitive rate of pay, after training has been completed. (training provided during recruitments checks).

The successful applicant will be providing support to both adults and children who have the following needs:

  • Complex health needs
  • Clinical Interventions
  • Moving and Handling
  • Mental health
  • Learning disabilities
  • Autism

In addition to the above, this role will support the Out of hours service provided by the Organisation on a rotational basis.

Hours of work:

36 hours per week on a 3 on 3 off basis, paid a static 36 hours per week. You will work on a three day on, three day off rotation which includes working days, nights and weekends during your rotation which may be at short notice.

Qualities successful applicants will have:

  • Must have atleast 3 years experience in care
  • Be willing to undergo all training required to meet the needs of the client

Desirable Qualities

  • Experience working with clients that have clinical interventions
  • Experience of working with clients that have mental health challenges LD
  • Level 2 or higher qualification in health and social care

Benefits:

  • Hourly rate of £18.24 per hour
  • Transport Allowance = £250.00 per month
  • 5.6 weeks paid annual leave per annum

We offer excellent benefits such as:

  • Good Rate of Pay
  • Paid annual holiday leave
  • Pension scheme entitlement
  • Full training
  • Confidential employee assistance helpline
  • Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care
  • Career progression
  • Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Online employee portal - where information and self-service is available
  • Employee feedback surveys and recognition

Your responsibilities as a First Responder will include: Assisting and supporting vulnerable clients to enable them to live the life they choose (where possible) to promote their independence. Your role will include, companionship, supporting with housework, running errands and supporting with preparing and cooking meals. Administering medication may be required.

Skills and Experience required of our First Responder:

You are required to have good communication skills and have a desire to care for others. You are required to hold a full UK driving license, and have access to your own vehicle. Some previous experience would be advantageous.

Your Life Your Way are committed to conducting a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the people we support. Please be aware that all our vacancies are subject to pre-employment checks e.g. DBS and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is required for this role.

If you would like to apply to become a First Responder, please apply online or contact our friendly Recruitment team on: 01606 331 217, quoting Ref No. 074 South.

Person specification

Health and Social Care

Essential

  • At least 3 years experience working in care

Desirable

  • Level 2 or higher qualification in health and social care
  • Experience of working with clients that have mental health challenges LD
  • Experience of working with clients that have mental health challenges LD

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