We are looking for a support worker to help a disabled colleague with mobility and some computer assistance. Role is suitable for students at the university with access to campus. There are two roles one of which has now come free.

The position combines two key areas of support:

Computer Assistance

• Duration: Approximately 1 hour per session
• Frequency: Sessions usually occurring on one day each week, and may not be required every week. This depends on the staff member’s timetable and workload.
• Scheduling: Sessions will be arranged at a mutually convenient time, with full consideration given to the support worker’s course timetable.
• Nature of Work:
  • Operating the computer under verbal instruction
  • Tasks may include:
    • Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
    • Materials writing
    • aFLAME Disability Network administration (e.g., booking rooms)
  • The range of tasks may evolve over time

Mobility Assistance

• Duration: Up to 60 minutes per day, split into 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon
• Frequency: Normally required Monday to Thursday
• Scheduling: Timings will vary and be negotiated in advance to suit both parties (we already have another assistant in place)
• Nature of Work:
  • Morning: Assist with wheelchair mobility from the car to the office in Wessex House
  • Afternoon: Assist from the office back to the car