Support Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

This is a part-time permanent role funded by Access to Work.

We are looking for an exceptional Support Assistant with excellent communication and IT skills. We offer you a challenging, developing and rewarding environment, MertonVision is a local charity providing services to people with a visual impairment in Merton. Your role will be to support the Chief Executive Officer in his duties and provide support to overcome digital and practical tasks which may be difficult due to his sight loss. A car driver/owner is essential for this role

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Person Specification

• Able to understand and make a commitment to a code of confidentiality
• A self-motivated and confident person able to relate well to people with a visual impairment, older people and those from diverse cultures
• To meet the needs of people with a visual impairment
• Good team working skills
• Ability to handle difficult situations calmly

Skills

• Experience of working closely with people from all sectors of the community
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload
• Confident and proficient with I.T. packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook and the Internet
• Excellent written, Verbal, interpersonal & communication skills
• The ability to effectively and diplomatically communicate with Local Authority/NHS/DWP staff
• Clean driving licence essential

Desirable: Knowledge of the impact of visual impairment

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 28 per week

Salary: £23,500.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Administrative: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/04/2023
Reference ID: SA-May2023
Expected start date: 08/05/2023