Job Description

Job Overview

This role involves supporting people who have a sight and hearing loss or have a dual sensory impairment and an additional disability to become as independent as possible through supporting individual choice and control, through activities or support in the community..

Vista is an independent, local charity providing information, support and care to people affected by sight loss who live in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We have been supporting people with sight loss for over 166 years and are working hard to make sure we will do so for the future.

You will be required to work 15 hours per week, Wednesday and a Friday. There may be additional hours to meet the needs of the service such as covering annual leave or sickness.

Responsibilities

Carry out support as required by the client, assisting people to access their community for appointments, shopping or activities. Work with people within their own homes or assist them to travel to agreed destinations. Support the individual to access their own community, ensuring that the person's choice is exercised fully.

Experience

At least 3 years experience of working with either visually impaired people, older people or those with additional disabilities and working in the community Proven verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills 4 GCSE or equivalent - A-C. one must be in English Understanding of health and social care, including Safeguarding and Equality & Diversity Knowledge of using IT and using a computer A full driving licence and car would be advantageous
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

If you do not hear from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume you have regrettably not been selected for interview on this occasion.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 10,064.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

working with older people : 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leicester LE1 6TE