Community Support Worker REF: CSWDB

Vistablind; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established charity in Leicester seeks compassionate individuals to support those affected by sight loss. This role involves assisting clients in accessing their community, whether for appointments, shopping, or activities. You will work closely with visually impaired individuals and others with disabilities, providing essential support in their homes and during travel. The organization values flexibility and offers opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about making a difference. Join a dedicated team and contribute to a meaningful cause in the sight loss sector.

Benefits

Staff benefits scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience working with visually impaired people or those with disabilities preferred.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to access their community for appointments and activities.
• Support individuals in their homes or help them travel to destinations.
• Ensure clients' choices are fully exercised in community access.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Experience with visually impaired individuals

Experience with elderly or disabled individuals

Job description

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 doing so for over 180 years and are working hard to ensure we continue to do so in the future.

You will be required to work 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. There may be additional hours to meet the needs of the service, such as covering annual leave or sickness.

In this role, you will:

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

Experience of working with visually impaired people, older people, or those with disabilities is preferred. You should also have proven verbal and written communication skills.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, staff benefits scheme, flexibility, and opportunities for professional and personal development in one of the largest local charities and a leading organisation in the sight loss sector.

We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic, and are an equal opportunity employer.

All candidates will be treated equally, and decisions on appointments will be based on the merits of the candidates.

Interviews: TBC

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

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.