From-Home On-Call Emergency Responder - Earn Extra Income

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Reference: MAY

Expiry date: 22:59, Sun, 7th Jun 2026

Location: Stockport

Benefits: Buy or sell leave. Flexi working. Pension Scheme. Professional Development. Occupational Sick Pay + Many more benefits

Flexible work to fit around your main job or commitments.

Looking for extra income that makes a difference?

"It's more than just a job."

Progress Lifeline provides a 24/7 emergency response service, helping people remain safe and independent in their own homes. We're recruiting Emergency Home Responders across Stockport, ideal for those looking to top up their income alongside other work or commitments.

About the role

This is a flexible, on call role where you can earn additional income while making a real difference in your local community.

Working from home, you will:

• Respond to emergency alarm calls in your local area
• Support and reassure customers in urgent situations
• Assist individuals following non injury falls using specialist equipment
• Work independently, supported by our 24/7 Control Centre

"It's helping someone to live safely, at home."

Why this role works as a second income

• Flexible on call shifts that can fit around other work or commitments
• Opportunity to work evenings, nights and weekends
• Earn additional income while doing meaningful work
• No previous care experience needed

Training & Support

Full training is provided, including:

• First Aid
• Moving and handling
• Use of lifting equipment
• Lone working safety

What we're looking for

• You'll be based in the Stockport area and respond to calls across the wider local Lifeline service area
• Full UK driving licence and your own vehicle
• Reliable and able to respond when on call
• Calm and confident when supporting people
• Comfortable with night and on call working

Pay, leave & benefits (summary)

• £26.22 paid for each on call standby shift
• £18.90 per callout (up to 90 minutes)
• £12.97 per hour for callouts over 90 minutes
• Mileage reimbursement for all journeys
• Annual leave linked to rota pattern, plus pro rata bank holidays
• A day's leave for your birthday
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7.5%
• Uniform and full training provided
• Wellbeing and development support

Progress Housing Group is a Living Wage accredited employer.

A full explanation of pay and benefits will be provided at interview.