Job Introduction

The Role:

Role and responsibilities:

• Ensure all requests for equipment under the reasonable adjustment process are actioned in a timely manner.
• Keep the user and manager informed of progress.
• Ensure all items purchased can be attributed to a specific case/service.
• Provide Finance with relevant information so they can account for any spend.
• Keep accurate records.
• Build and maintain excellent relations with suppliers.
• Understand how the Access to Work scheme works and ensure all procurement is done within their timescales. 
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to all issues.
• Assist other members of the People Services Team as and when requested, particularly when there is a lull in reasonable adjustment requests.
• Carry out all administration relating to reasonable adjustments.
• Carry out engagement with the wider organisation to facilitate a broad understanding on inclusion and reasonable adjustments.
• Support colleagues with health and wellbeing and ensure those with disabilities considered and included in all circumstances
• Any other reasonable request in line with the needs of the People Services Team

Skills and Experience:

• GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience navigating the reasonable adjustment process (such as access to work) or similar disability related services
• The ability to use MS Office applications effectively specifically Word, Outlook and Excel (intermediate level)
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Experience of engagement and health and wellbeing initiatives
• An understanding of reasonable adjustments and disability inclusion

• EDI Qualification
• Purchasing/Procurement and or supplier management experience desirable
• Experience working with a healthcare workforce desirable
• Experience working in a health and wellbeing, disability support or equivalent role desirable

Why Vita Health Group?

• Our association with the MINDFUL EMPLOYER Charter for Employers who are Positive About Mental Health.
• Our status as a Disability Confident Employer dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• The provision of access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues which includes a team of trained Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded “speaking up” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.

       

Vita Health Group