Blind Support Worker / Administrative Support Assistant

Job Role

We’re looking for a compassionate, organised, and proactive Blind Support Worker / Administrative Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to an Employment Specialist who is visually impaired. This rewarding role combines practical workplace assistance with administrative support, helping to ensure accessibility, independence, and confidence in the workplace.

You’ll be responsible for managing diaries and appointments, preparing documents and correspondence, maintaining accurate records, coordinating travel arrangements, and providing support at meetings and external events. In this role, you’ll provide practical workplace support and help ensure environments remain safe, accessible, and inclusive.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in a support, personal assistant, or administrative role and be confident managing a varied workload. You’ll have excellent organisational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Most importantly, you will be reliable, adaptable, professional, and committed to promoting independence, dignity, and inclusion. Experience supporting individuals with visual impairments is desirable but not essential.

We understand that great candidates don't always tick every box. If you have transferable skills, a positive attitude, and a passion for supporting others, we'd love to hear from you. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range  £36,000  per annum  (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)


• 2 Volunteer Days


• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer


• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance


• Annual Salary Review


• Refer A Friend Scheme


• Free access to Benefit Hub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits Free access to Benefit Hub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits
  
  Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.
  Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee-owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

Location:   Southwalk London
Hours:   37.5 hours a week.  Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5pm
Contract Type : Permanent
Closing Date: 06 September 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including diary management, meeting coordination, document preparation, and record maintenance.


• Manage appointments, schedules, travel arrangements, and day-to-day logistics.


• Support data entry and maintain accurate information across internal systems and databases.


• Provide practical workplace support to a visually impaired Employment Specialist, both within the office and at external locations.


• Assist with workplace navigation, travel, meetings, and events to ensure safe and effective participation.


• Identify and report any accessibility or safety concerns within the working environment.


• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.


• Promote independence, dignity, and inclusion in all aspects of support provided.


• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.

Skills and Experience

Desirable Criteria

• Experience supporting individuals with visual impairments.


• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, or Workplace Assistant.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic.


• Professional, trustworthy, and discreet.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions focused.


• Reliable with a strong sense of responsibility.


• Committed to promoting independence, accessibility, and inclusion.

Additional Information

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

Dependent on the role applying to you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way.  Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under “About us”.

Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.