Job Summary
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 a minimum of 30 hours (part-time over 4 days) or 37.5 hours (full time over 5 days) per week.
They would provide technical and clinical support for the Wheelchair Service.
The applicant should have experience working within a wheelchair or equipment service, and / or in caring for people with complex disabilities.
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.
Main duties of the job
- 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
The team can offer:
- Full induction
- A friendly and supportive team
- Regular individual supervision.
- Continuing professional development opportunities
- A varied and challenging workload
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- GCSE or NVQ level 3 (care or engineering)
- Working with wheelchairs or disability equipment
- Working within care, rehab or NHS setting
- Customer care skills
Desirable
- IT skills
- Understands challenges faced by disabled people and their families
- Experience using hoist and other patient related equipment
General
Essential
- Able to drive in own car for work throughout Bedfordshire and Luton, with UK drivers licence.
- Able to work outdoors, and on the floor. Able to lift safely and push heavy equipment
Desirable
- Worked in a team
- Able to work under pressure and prioritise workload
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).
Closing Date: 22 June 2025
