Part Time Community Support Worker

Please Note: This role will involve hours worked on Wednesdays and Fridays.

This role involves supporting people who have a sight and hearing loss or have a dual sensory impairment and an additional disability to become as independent as possible through supporting individual choice and control through activities or support in the community.

Vista is an independent, local charity providing information, support and care to people affected by sight loss who live in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We have been supporting people affected with sight loss for  over 165  years. 

In this role you will; 

• Carry out support as required by the client, assisting people to access their community for appointments, shopping or activities.  

• Work with people within their own homes or assist them to travel to agreed destinations. 

• Support  the individual to access their own community, ensuring that the person’s choice is exercised fully.  

Experience of working with visually impaired people, older people or those with disabilities,  you should also have proven verbal and written communication skills,  4 GCSE or equivalent  A- C, one must be English, and have some understanding of health and social care. A full driving  licence and a car would be advantageous.  

In return we offer a competitive salary, staff benefits scheme, flexibility and opportunities for professional and personal development in one of the largest local charities and a leading organisation in the sight loss sector.  

We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic and are an equal opportunity employer. 

All candidates will be treated equally, and we will base decisions on appointments on the merits of the candidates.