Organisation:Leicestershire County Council
Working Hours: Flexible
Salary:£10.20 - Pro-Rata
Appointment Type:Casual
Location:Various, Leicester, Leicestershire, Various locations in Leicestershire
Reference:PH0191
Closing date:31 January 2021 at midnight
Casual Testing Assistants
£10.20 per hour
Locations across the County of Leicestershire
Shifts available:
Monday to Friday - 7.00am to 7.30pm
Monday to Friday - 7.00am to 1.30pm
Monday to Friday - 1.30 to 7.30pm
Saturday - 9.30am to 5.00pm
Sunday - 9.30am to 5.00pm
To increase testing for COVID-19 the Government has introduced rapid lateral flow tests for individuals who are asymptomatic (no symptoms). Leicestershire will be rolling out lateral flow testing and you can support our residents by assisting with the delivery and operation of self-administered testing at our covid secure mobile testing sites.
Full training and personal protective equipment will be provided .
Main duties:
Support individuals to register for the test using their own device
Allocate test kits to individuals and assign/direct to testing area
Supervise, guide and encourage individuals to undertake a self-administered COVID-19 test
Accurately time and process the test once completed
Confirm test result, entering onto the system using the supplied iPhone
Dispose of test kit appropriately
Wipe down surfaces following agreed protocol
Adhere to the strict guidelines and procedures required
Queue management when necessary
Assemble/build test kits
Deep cleaning areas if required
Support with setting up and dismantling lightweight materials for the site
YOU SHOULD:
• Be physically able to stand for long periods of time, with good mobility
• Have good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Be flexible and able to change tasks as and when required
• Have no symptoms of COVID-19, nor must anyone in your household
• Be willing to work outside if necessary
• Be able to travel to locations across the County
For further information about working for Leicestershire County Council, please click here.