Support Worker and Driver / Employee Access Assistant

Job Description

Support Worker and Driver / Employee Access Assistant who has a full, clean driving licence and some basic administrative skills is required to support a visually impaired member of staff to fulfil their role.SALARY: £18,500 - £20,250 pro rata + Excellent BenefitsBENEFITS: 26 Days Holiday (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays, a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discountsand cashback scheme.LOCATION: Homestart with travel to and from work in Pontypool, Blackwood and Torfaen areaJOB TYPE: Part-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 24 Hours per Week, 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Wednesday - There are opportunities to work additional hours, up to 30 hours per week. A flexible approach to working hours will be required for this role.PLEASE NOTE:Candidates MUST hold a full UK driving LicenceAPPLICATION PROCESS:Once weve reviewed your CV, we will email over some extra details regarding the application process that you will need to complete as soon as possible. Please keep an eye out for our email.JOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Worker and Driver / Employee Access Assistant that has a full, clean driving licence and some basic administrative skills.Working as the Support Worker and Driver / Employee Access Assistant you will be driving and supporting a visually impaired member of staff on a day-to-day basis, enabling them to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.As the Support Worker and Driver / Employee Access Assistant you will form a close and trusting working relationship with the supported person, and having a person-centred approach, good communication skills and flexibility and understanding are extremelyimportant.DUTIESYour duties as the Support Worker and Driver / Employee Access Assistant:

• To drive the person supported in order that they may fulfil the requirements of travel in their role

• Walking and looking after the supported persons Guide Dog

• Providing sighted assistance, orientation and sighted guiding in unfamiliar environments to the person supported

• Note take and read documentation to the supported person as required and handle information in a sensitive manner, maintaining confidentiality and applying data protection act where necessary

• Assist with basic data input on Microsoft Office programmes include MS Word and Excel, maintain Outlook calendar and maintain accurate and confidential records

• Locate information from a variety of sources, including internet, print and internal systems

WORKING AT THE CHARITYWorking 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 REQUIREMENTSESSENTIAL

• To hold a full, clean UK driving license and have your own car

• Must be comfortable with and around dogs

• Computer literate with a good knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages

• Excellent listening and communication skills particularly verbal

• Good interpersonal skills are essential as the role will require a close working relationship with the person being supported

• Proven ability to use initiative and able to work effectively under pressure

• Evidence of dealing with confidential issues sensitively and with total integrity

• Positive, team player, flexible and thorough in ways of working

• Excellent planning and organisation skills

• Effective time management skills

• Eligibility to work in the UK

DESIRABLE

• Understanding, an experience of, providing a service or support with a person-centred approach

• Experience of working within a similar role

• Experience of supporting people with disabilities, in a work or voluntary capacity

• Awareness of sighed guiding techniques

As this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check the start date for the successful candidate will only be confirmed upon receipt of the check.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.HOW TO APPLYAPPLICATION PROCESS: Once weve reviewed your CV, we will email over some extra details regarding the application process that you will need to complete as soon as possible. Please keep an eye out for our email.By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P9423Part-Time Permanent Driving and Administration Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Pontypool, Torfaen, Wales. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.