Access Assistant

Job description

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team.

So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.

Access Assistant to a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Are you looking to apply your administrative, Driving and observational skills in a role that truly makes a difference? We have an exciting opportunity for an Access Assistant based in Cheshire West Council, with a main office base Ellesmere Port and covering the whole of West Cheshire.

In this role, you'll support a visually impaired employee (Vision Rehabilitation Specialist) and Guide Dog owner, helping them perform their duties by providing one to one support in service users homes and the wider community acting as the employees eyes and communicating the visual environment in an agreed way (full training will be given).

Your Microsoft Office expertise will be put to great use as you assist with a variety of administrative tasks, including document formatting, note-taking and updating of electronic records. Your eye for detail will ensure that all documents are clear, accurate, accessible, and well-organised.

You'll also help with travel arrangements, including transportation of the employee and their guide dog from office to home, and part of the role will involve transporting service users to and from training grounds. A full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle are essential, equipment to allow the guide dog in the car will be provided and travel expenses are covered. You'll provide sighted guidance, ensuring the employee can navigate unfamiliar environments with confidence. As the employee is a Guide Dog owner, being comfortable with dogs will be part of the role as well.

Your excellent communication skills and person-centred approach will be key in building a close, trusting relationship with the employee.

A conversation about this role is welcomed, please contact Lin Purnell on 07795 641654 or Jenny Parry 01606 275003.

The role is 29 hours per week, permanent position.

Join Us

If you are passionate about enabling independence, delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy interventions, and developing excellence in moving and handling practice across health and social care services, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of person-centred moving and handling practice across Cheshire West and Chester.

For further information please contact [email protected]