Support Worker and Driver / Employee Access Assistant who has a full, clean driving licence, good administration and IT skills and excellent communication, planning and organisational skills is required to support a visually impaired member of staff to fulfil their role at a well-established Charity.
SALARY: £23,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
BENEFITS: Flexible benefits package, discounts and cashback scheme, a generous holiday allowance and matched contributory pension scheme
LOCATION: You must be within a commutable distance of Stevenage, Hertfordshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am 5pm - Occasional flexibility will be required to work outside of core hours, including weekends and overnight stays
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates MUST hold a full UK driving Licence with access to a vehicle
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Worker and Driver / Employee Access Assistant who has a full, clean driving licence, good administration and IT skills and excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
Working as the Support Worker and Driver / Employee Access Assistant you will support a visually impaired employee and Guide Dog owner, helping them perform their duties effectively through a mix of remote and in-person support.In-person support will be required once or twice a week locally in Stevenage, involving tasks such as provided sighted guidance to navigate unfamiliar environments, helping with access to systems on a laptop, or describing the layout of rooms at events.
As the Support Worker and Driver / Employee Access Assistant you will also help with travel arrangements as and when required, including collecting the employee from home and going to the train station or providing a lift from their home to various sites.
A full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle are essential. Youll provide sighted guidance, ensuring the employee can navigate unfamiliar environments with confidence.
As the employee is a Guide Dog owner, being comfortable with dogs and helping with their care, such as exercise, will be part of the role as well.
This role requires the ability to work under pressure and take initiative, managing your workload efficiently. Whether assisting with travel, preparing documents, or providing sighted guidance, your proactive attitude and organisational skills will be key to your success.
You will be fully trained in tasks such as sighted guiding and how to work confidently around a Guide Dog, ensuring that you feel supported and equipped, even if you havent had experience in this space before. The organisation is committed to making sure you feel comfortable and encouraged in this unique role.
WORKING AT THE CHARITY
Working at the Charity is much more than just a job. Through the values that guide their work, they make a real difference and change lives.
They believe that wellbeing at work is about creating an environment to promote a state of contentment which allows all employees to flourish and achieve their full potential for the benefit of themselves and for the Charity.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
A full, clean driving licence with access to a vehicle
Ability to drive the person supported. C omfortable driving long distances. This role requires travel within the South region and occasionally to other parts of the UK
Computer literate with a good knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages
Evidence of dealing with confidential issues sensitively and with total integrity
Positive, team player, flexible and thorough in ways of working
Proven ability to use initiative and able to work effectively under pressure
Good interpersonal skills are essential as the role will require a close working relationship with the person being supported
Excellent listening and communication skills particularly verbal
Proven, demonstrable ability to take a person-centred approach, build trust and work in a close one to one working relationship
Functional level of English and Maths to enable fulfilment of role requirements such as notetaking
Excellent planning and organisation skills
Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
Effective time management skills
Eligibility to work in the UK
The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they work. They expect all of their employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13618
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