Job summary
As an Equipment and Wheelchair Support Worker you will be responsible for delivering and installing equipment into people's homes.
The role is essential to support people in maintaining independence and enabling them to live at home for as long as possible.
An understanding of the difficulties faced through disability is essential along with a compassionate and empathetic approach.
Good communication skills are essential.
Salford Community Equipment Service is responsible for providing equipment to Salford residents to assist them in maintaining independence.
With warehousing facilities on Wardley Industrial Estate the service has a variety of roles including Equipment and Wheelchair Support Workers
The Equipment and Wheelchair Support Workers deliver and fit daily living equipment into people's homes to assist with independence and sustain people living at home.
A full clean driving licence is essential with the willingness to drive a large box van
A good level of physical fitness is required as the role entails multiple deliveries and fitting of equipment, sometimes in small environments.
For informal discussions about the role please contact Mark Houghton, Store Manager on 07909 877087**Previous applicants need not apply**
Main duties of the job
- An understanding of the needs of disabled people is essential within this role along with patience, empathy and compassion.
- The ability to adapt to situations is essential along with good communication skills
- Equipment is wide ranging and some of it is large and bulky, a good level of physical fitness is needed to fulfil the role.
- A full, clean driving licence is essential along with the ability to drive a large box type van
- Health and safety is essential within this role so an understanding of the need to follow procedures and a good understanding of moving and handling and road safety is essential.
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults.
Home to the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Greater Manchester Trauma Hospital and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, Salford is improving care for some of the sickest patients in the region, and delivers a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Level 2 English and Maths
essential and Desirable
Essential
- 2 years working in the public sector
- awareness of older persons and disabled persons needs
- Stock control
Desirable
- Local Geographical knowledge
- RTITB accredited Fork lift training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Level 2 English and Maths
essential and Desirable
Essential
- 2 years working in the public sector
- awareness of older persons and disabled persons needs
- Stock control
Desirable
- Local Geographical knowledge
- RTITB accredited Fork lift training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).