Support Worker/ Personal Assistant - Are you personable, supportive and comfortable around dogs and enjoy working on a one-to-one basis? If so we are looking for a Support Worker to work alongside our vision impaired Hub Coordinator to empower them to fulfil their role in Great Yarmouth.
You will be assisting our Hub Coordinator with admin and computer tasks, driving to meetings and events across the County.
Why Vision Norfolk?
At Vision Norfolk, we believe every person, regardless of visual impairment, should lead an independent and fulfilled life. Our mission is to boost the confidence, skills, and social engagement of vision-impaired individuals across Norfolk by providing exceptional services and support. When you join our team, you become part of a community dedicated to making a tangible difference in people's lives.
Fantastic company benefits include:
- Competitive Salary: On offer is a salary of £23,088 per annum.
- Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, with flexibly to meet the needs of the employee role which may require working evenings and weekends.
- Pension: stakeholder pension scheme with Royal London. Contributions 4% employee and 4% Employer.
- Employee extras such as: Westfield Health Scheme covering eye tests and glasses, dental checks and treatment, physiotherapy, consultations etc. Canada Life Assurance covers all employees and pays 2 times annual salary on death of the employee.
About the role:
As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing business support to a vision-impaired employee, helping them to navigate their daily tasks effectively. You'll be their trusted guide, ensuring they can access information, locations, and services seamlessly. This role is perfect for a team player who thrives in a supportive, dynamic environment and able to maintain professional boundaries, providing support only as requested by the employee.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Driving your colleague, and their guide dog, to various meetings across Norfolk, approximately 100 miles per month.
- Assist in navigating different locations and ensuring awareness of room layouts and hazards.
- Read and transcribe written information, access specialist computer software, and handle office procedures such as photocopying and faxing.
- Take detailed notes during meetings and transcribe them accurately to support the employee in providing top-tier services.
About you:
You have a deep understanding of the barriers faced by disabled individuals and a commitment to the social model of disability. Your strong literacy and numeracy skills ensure you are confident in reading, writing, and managing numerical data accurately. As a car owner, you must provide your own vehicle (business mileage will be paid), ensuring it is roadworthy, insured for business use, and meets all legal requirements.
Proactive and professional in your approach, you always act in a professional manner. Comfortable with dogs and be able to respect the guide dog's role and maintaining high standards of service. You excel as a team player, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure Vision Norfolk's services are of the highest quality.
Please note: The post will be subject to the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks process.
Join Vision Norfolk as a Support Worker and contribute to a team dedicated to improving lives. Apply today to make a difference and empower vision-impaired individuals to live life fully. Apply now by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Additional keywords: Support Worker, personal assistant, Vision Norfolk, Disability Support, Visual Impairment, Independent Living, Community Support, Support
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