Access Assistant

Access Assistant

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.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

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 [phone removed] or Jenny Parry [phone removed].

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 removed]

Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.  It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children, or both).

To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk

Candidates may use AI tools to support proofreading, editing and presentation. However, all application materials should represent the candidate's own experience, perspectives and thinking. We are seeking original and authentic responses, and applicants should ensure that any submission reflects their own analysis, judgement and vision for the role.  No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!  

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment.  Please see the Equality Policy for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.

For any technical enquiries please email [email removed] and quote job reference number in all correspondence.

Attachments

• SASD 8629 Access Assistant to VRS JRP.docx