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RNIB - Support Worker Temporary Post
Created: 15/02/2017, Updated: 16/02/2017
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesPost: Temporary Support Worker
Hours: 30 per week - 3 month temporary contract
Salary: £15,874 - £17,148 pro rata (£8.46 - £9.14 per hour) dependent on qualifications and experience.
Location: KirkcaldyRNIB offer unique, personalised care and support services for people with sight loss. Working with VILD you will learn how to identify hidden sight loss. You will be involved in helping the customer to create their own individual service design; you will support and encourage development of choice, control and confidence.
Do you have great all round communication skills, enthusiasm and thrive in a busy environment? Do you have a "can do" attitude and want to work with adults who have a learning disability and sight loss? Do you enjoy the challenge of working within a changing environment where you can make a difference? If so, they would like to hear from you.
This position will require someone with strong values in providing intellectual, emotional, social, personal and physical support. You will enable people to develop new skills and attend activities of their choice including, baking, sensory interaction, walking, music, art, bowling, cinema etc.
Applicants must be aged 21 or over and hold a full driving licence for two years or more. (They may consider well-qualified applicants who will have held a full driving licence for 2 years at completion of probationary period). This is to comply with RNIB insurers requirements.
Appointment is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) and appropriate references.
In return for the above offer, an attractive benefits package including a contributory pension scheme, paid annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays.
All staff will benefit from a wide range of specialist induction training and SVQ 3 following initial year contract.
To apply please access the jobs section in their website and send completed application forms to [email protected] or for more information please call 020 7391 2257. Closing date: Tuesday, 28 February 2017 and interviews will take place in March.
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