Work for us

Interested in joining us? We have a small team of staff, working at home, at one of our offices in Devizes, Cheltenham and Bristol, in our shops, and out in the community.

Thank you for your interest in working for us, we currently have the following role available.

Community Sight Loss Adviser (Bath & N-E Somerset)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Community Sight Loss Adviser to take a lead role in providing our Information, Advice and Guidance Service for people with sight loss across Bath & N-E Somerset.

The role will work 1-1 with clients, assessing their needs and preparing appropriate action plans to ensure that they are accessing support, equipment, and training to help them adjust to their sight loss. With support from the Community Sight Loss Team Manager, the postholder will plan and organise community hubs in key locations in the area to ensure maximum accessibility of the service.  This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive person with strong people skills to make a real difference to the lives of people living with sight loss in the area.

Salary £23,800 pro rata.  This is a part-time role, 3 days per week.

Prior experience of working with sight loss is not required, and comprehensive training will be provided.

Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification which can be downloaded from the link below along with details of how to apply for this post.  Sight Support West of England is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a sight loss charity, we particularly encourage applicants who are visually impaired to apply.

Community Sight Loss Adviser BaNES Job Description (DOCX, 78 KB)

Closing Date: Sunday 28th July 2024 at 10pm.

Interviews will take place the week of the 5th August in Bristol.

 

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