Support Worker Needed

LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY; Louth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support services organization in Louth is looking for a compassionate Support Worker / Personal Assistant to assist a visually impaired person with daily tasks and activities. Responsibilities include driving, paperwork assistance, and providing general help. Essential requirements include a full driving licence and a reliable vehicle. This part-time role offers flexible hours and a competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving licence and own car are essential.
• Experience supporting someone with a disability is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with driving to and from work or appointments.
• Help organise paperwork and documents.
• Support with computer-based tasks or reading materials.
• Help navigate unfamiliar environments or workplaces.
• Provide general assistance where sight loss makes tasks challenging.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisation

Patience

Job description

Overview

A reliable and empathetic Support Worker / Personal Assistant is sought to assist a visually impaired person with day-to-day tasks, travel, and work-related activities.

About the role

This is a varied and rewarding position providing practical support to help maintain independence and productivity at work and in daily life. Tasks may include:

• Driving to and from work or appointments
• Assisting with paperwork and document organisation
• Supporting with computer-based tasks or reading printed materials
• Helping navigate unfamiliar environments or workplaces
• Providing general practical assistance where sight loss makes tasks more challenging

About you

Reliable, organised, and patient

Good communicator with a professional attitude

Full, clean driving licence and own car (essential)

Experience supporting someone with a disability is helpful but not essential – training can be provided

Hours & Pay

Flexible, part-time hours (to be agreed with the successful candidate). Competitive hourly rate depending on experience.

If you’re compassionate, practical, and enjoy helping others achieve independence, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply or find out more, please contact Ian Torrie on [e-mail]