Personal Assistant to Assistant Independent Living Advisor

We are seeking a Personal Assistant who will assist and provide support for one of our staff members with sight loss, to enable them to complete job tasks effectively. This includes providing the staff member with assistance to -

1. Deliver empowering information, advice and support services to promote independent living by disabled people, regardless of age or impairment, and specifically in respect of Self Directed Support and Direct Payments.
2. Provide individual client set-up’s, which will at times require home visits. 
3. Work with Health and Social Care Trusts and other relevant agencies to increase the uptake of Self Directed Support and Direct Payments
4. Contribute to the work of the staff team in the development of Centre for Independent Living NI