Job summary
The team can offer:
Full induction
A friendly and supportive team
Regular individual supervision.
Continuing professional development opportunities
A varied and challenging workload
Main duties of the job
The Bedfordshire and Luton Wheelchair Service assesses and provides suitable wheelchairs and associated seating for clients of all ages with long-term conditions which impair their ability to walk.
Our dynamic team is looking for an assistant practitioner to work 22.5 hours per week to provide technical and clinical support for the Wheelchair Service. The applicant should have experience in caring for people with complex disabilities, some experience working within a wheelchair or equipment service would be desirable.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting role that offers clinical client contact and technical skills. The team covers the whole of Bedfordshire and Luton and use of a car is essential.
- The key duties of the post holder will include fitting of equipment, stock management, maintenance and repair of wheelchairs and postural seating, contact with clients, other professionals and general public, ordering equipment, data input and other administrative tasks as required.
- The post holder will progress to undertaking assessment of clients of all ages
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting role that offers clinical client contact and technical skills. The team covers the whole of Bedfordshire and Luton and use of a car is essential.
- The key duties of the post holder will include fitting of equipment, stock management, maintenance and repair of wheelchairs and postural seating, contact with clients, other professionals and general public, ordering equipment, data input and other administrative tasks as required.
- The post holder will progress to undertaking assessment of clients of all ages
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Good level of literacy and English
- Experience of client related work
Desirable
- Able to safely move equipment and support in clinic
Essential
Essential
- NVQ level 2
- Worked within care sector or informally
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent in maths and English.
- Experience with wheelchairs or medical equipment
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Good level of literacy and English
- Experience of client related work
Desirable
- Able to safely move equipment and support in clinic
Essential
Essential
- NVQ level 2
- Worked within care sector or informally
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent in maths and English.
- Experience with wheelchairs or medical equipment
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).
