Support Worker & Driver Visually Impaired Professional

Support Worker & Driver for Visually Impaired Professional

Self-Employed – 4 Days per Week (Mon–Thu)

Seeking a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to assist a visually impaired professional working in a charitable organisation. This role involves both administrative support and accompanying the individual to off-site client meetings. The position is for 28 hours per week, Monday to Thursday with occasional evening/weekends or over-night stays further afield. The position is offered on a self-employed basis.

Southampton Sight is a local charity providing a lifeline to blind and partially sighted people. We work with around 1,200 people every year, providing emotional support, practical assistance, and expert information and guidance. We offer a ‘one stop shop’ for people living with sight loss with everything they need all in one place at our community centre based in Bassett Avenue, Southampton.

Support Worker & Driver

Southampton (On-site)

28 hours per week

£20.93

Self Employed basis

Sight Loss Advisor

• Providing one-to-one support in the workplace including:
• Help with general office duties as required, such as photocopying, filing etc.
• Assist with scheduling, diary management, and basic IT tasks.
• Note taking when required during appointments
• Typing up dictated notes etc.
• Reading letters and correspondence where necessary
• Proofreading outgoing correspondence and documents as required
• Completing forms when necessary
• Helping to set up before talks / training etc.
• Helping to operate assistive technologies and liaise with IT support when needed.
• Drive to off-site locations (mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile) and ensure safe navigation in unfamiliar environments.
• Accompany and guide the individual during travel to client meetings and events.
• Always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good level of spoken and written English
• Patience, empathy, and discretion.
• Good organizational and time management abilities.
• Basic IT proficiency with Microsoft Office suite e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to travel locally, occasionally nationally.
• Previous experience in support work or working with people with disabilities is desirable.
• DBS check required (or willingness to obtain).

• Sighted guiding training can be provided if needed.
• Ongoing support from the charity team.

In order to apply,  and a cover letter which includes your motivation to work with us and how you fulfil the requirements in the job description. Email sup