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Forever Sa; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Forever Savvy seeks an Access to Work Support Worker to assist a visually impaired employee. You will provide practical workplace help, enabling safe and independent performance of duties. The role is on-site, part-time, under an Access to Work funded arrangement, with emphasis on autonomy and dignity.

You will read and interpret information, assist with stock, organize supplies, and support training and meetings while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Patient, supportive and respectful approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to promote independence rather than dependency.
• Understanding of professional boundaries.
• Previous experience of supporting individuals with disabilities is desirable.
• Knowledge of visual impairment and reasonable workplace adjustments is desirable.
• Experience within a workplace support or assistant role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting written information, labels, instructions and notices.
• Assisting with stock replenishment and organisation within workplace canteen areas where visual support is required.
• Supporting the preparation and organisation of snack boxes and workplace supplies.
• Assisting with identifying products, checking stock levels and monitoring expiry dates.
• Providing visual guidance to support safe movement around the workplace where required.
• Reading, checking and communicating written documents, emails or workplace communications as necessary.
• Supporting access to training, meetings and workplace activities.
• Assisting with completing workplace records where visual support is required.
• Reporting any health and safety concerns to the appropriate manager.
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding any personal or workplace information obtained during the course of employment.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliable

Punctual

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Independence promotion

Professional boundaries

Job description

Access to Work Support Worker

Company: Forever Savvy. Salary: from £13.70 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 2ZH Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 5 Oct 2026 Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

About the Role

The Access to Work Support Worker will provide practical workplace support to an employee with a visual impairment, enabling them to carry out their role safely, effectively and independently.

The post holder will assist with tasks where visual support is required, whilst promoting the employee's autonomy, dignity and independence at all times. The Support Worker will not be responsible for carrying out the employee's role on their behalf but will provide assistance to enable them to undertake their duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting written information, labels, instructions and notices.
• Assisting with stock replenishment and organisation within workplace canteen areas where visual support is required.
• Supporting the preparation and organisation of snack boxes and workplace supplies.
• Assisting with identifying products, checking stock levels and monitoring expiry dates.
• Providing visual guidance to support safe movement around the workplace where required.
• Reading, checking and communicating written documents, emails or workplace communications as necessary.
• Supporting access to training, meetings and workplace activities.
• Assisting with completing workplace records where visual support is required.
• Reporting any health and safety concerns to the appropriate manager.
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding any personal or workplace information obtained during the course of employment.

Person Specification

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Patient, supportive and respectful approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to promote independence rather than dependency.
• Understanding of professional boundaries.

Desirable

• Previous experience of supporting individuals with disabilities or additional needs.
• Knowledge of visual impairment and reasonable workplace adjustments.
• Experience within a workplace support or assistant role.

Health and Safety

• Work in accordance with all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards or concerns promptly.
• Use equipment safely and as instructed.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Forever Savvy is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding

Forever Savvy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All staff are required to work in accordance with the organisation's safeguarding policies and procedures.

DBS Requirement

As an organisation working with vulnerable adults, Forever Savvy is committed to safer recruitment practices. The successful candidate may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check appropriate to the requirements of the role. Any offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including references and, where applicable, DBS clearance.

Additional Information

• The Support Worker will be line managed by Forever Savvy and will work in partnership with the supported employee and relevant workplace contacts.
• Training and induction will be provided.
• No personal care is required as part of this role.
• This role is specifically funded through the Access to Work scheme to provide workplace support to a named employee. Continuation of the role is dependent upon ongoing Access to Work funding.
• The duties outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time to meet the needs of the organisation and the Access to Work support arrangements.
• Appointment may be subject to satisfactory references and any checks deemed appropriate for the role.

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