Part-Time Access Assistant - Enable Independence & Support

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association; Essex; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Discounts and cash-back scheme

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Job summary

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is seeking a dedicated Access Assistant to join their team in Redbridge, England. This part-time role entails providing essential support to a Training Dog Support Coordinator, enabling effective and independent work.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive, person-centred approach, ensuring high-quality assistance tailored to individual needs. Benefits include 26 days annual leave, a flexible benefits pot, and excellent pension contributions. Join us in making a difference for people with sight loss.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing tailored one-to-one support.
• Ability to build strong working relationships.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality support.

Responsibilities

• Making phone calls on behalf of the TDSC.
• Creating and maintaining data and spreadsheets.
• Taking minutes in meetings for future use.
• Supporting offsite activities to recruit new fosterers.

Skills

Confidentiality sensitivity

Team collaboration

Initiative and pressure handling

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is seeking a dedicated Access Assistant to join their team in Redbridge, England. This part-time role entails providing essential support to a Training Dog Support Coordinator, enabling effective and independent work.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive, person-centred approach, ensuring high-quality assistance tailored to individual needs. Benefits include 26 days annual leave, a flexible benefits pot, and excellent pension contributions. Join us in making a difference for people with sight loss.