Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC621213
Salary Range: GBP 24,405 : GBP 25,430 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 11 June 2025
The Role:
As an Administration and Support Assistant, you'll be an integral part of our supportive Reablement Services team. Your primary responsibility will be assisting one of our Sensory Services Officers and their Guide Dog, while also offering vital business support to our wider Reablement Service.
What you'll do:
:Drive the Sensory Services Officer and their Guide Dog to and from work locations and appointments.
:Guide the Sensory Services Officer around offices, streets and in clients' homes.
:Assist with the care and exercise of the Sensory Services Officer's Guide Dog.
:Assist the Sensory Services Officer with reading all work related correspondence.
:Write reports and complete computer tasks to dictation on behalf of the Sensory Services Officer.
:Handle phone calls, monitor and respond to emails and schedule carer visits.
:Address and resolve queries, ensuring customer satisfaction by escalating complex issues when necessary
What we're looking for:
:Ability to guide the Sensory Services Officer and drive them and their Guide Dog to and from work and appointments.
:Ability to provide care for their Guide Dog.
:Good IT skills with MO365 experience (including Word, Outlook and Excel).
:Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
:Patience, compassion, and empathy in all interactions.
:Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
Take a look at ourCandidate Pack for more information about the Administration and Support Assistant role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.
Why join us?
:Make a Difference: Work in collaborative partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire. For further information our Reablement website.
:Career Growth: Access to a wealth of rewarding career choices.
:Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities.
:Employee Support: Access to Health Assureds comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
:Competitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.
This is a hybrid role, with one day per week based at our Winchester office and four days working in the community. This includes time spent in Southampton, where you will provide assistance to the Sensory Service Officer working from their home.
Your core hours will be Monday : Friday, 8.30am : 4.30pm.
OurService operates 7 days a week, therefore youll be required to work a shift pattern, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis forwhich enhancements are paid. This can be discussed further at interview as our Service may be undergoing a period of reorganisation in the coming months.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
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