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ROLE DESCRIPTION

As part of our succession plan, we're recruiting a volunteer to support our technician with repairsand maintenance of our scooter fleet. Ideally someone with experience and an interest in scooterrepairs, ensuring safety and hygiene for hirers. Perhaps you have a bit of time on your hands and can help out a flexible few hours a week?

ABOUT THIS ORGANISATION

Shopmobility Renfrewshire provides four sets of services to people with mobility disabilities in Renfrewshire to help them to move around and participate fully in social, economic and cultural activities.
First, we provide the free daily hire of traditional wheelchairs, powerchairs (electric wheelchairs) and electric mobility scooters. We also offer longer term hires at a low cost.
Second, we provide a repairs and maintenance service for mobility equipment.
Third, we arrange opportunities for our clients to attend exciting events and enjoy the culture and social opportunities available in Renfrewshire.
Finally, we advocate on the behalf of anyone with a mobility disability in Renfrewshire and ensure that any policy and practices of organisations take them properly into account.
https://www.shopmobilityrenfrewshire.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/ShopmobilityPaisleyandDistrict/

WHAT COULD YOU GAIN?

Gain practical experience to blend with their theoretical learning as a student, or the student may have an interest in this area. We would discuss training and support needs with the student and offer a bespoke training package. We're Health and Safety compliant, provide induction, safety trainers and uniform as well as ongoing development. We are disability committed, chartered members of the CIPD and board members of Shopmobility UK.

WHERE?

The Paisley Centre Car Park, Storie Street, Paisley PA1 2AP

WHEN CAN I VOLUNTEER?

Ongoing

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Ideally the student would have skills in scooter repairs or general maintenance of equipment.
• An interest in helping people with mobility disabilities and an enthusiasm to help them get out and about using our safe equipment.
• Commitment to the role and associated responsibilities.
• It’s a flexible role – we are looking to the future to secure our longevity and require more support in this area.

REQUIREMENTS FOR STARTING THE ROLE

• Initial expression of interest
• Conversation
• Application
• Interview
• It’s a fairly straightforward recruitment process.

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