Supporting Voluntary and Community Action
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.
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 attached. To apply for this post please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post to info@sightsupportwest.org.uk. Please title your email ‘Application for Community Sight Loss Advisor (BaNES)’.
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.
If you would like to know more about the role before you apply, informal confidential discussions prior to application are welcome; please call 0117 322 4885 to arrange an appointment.
Closing Date: Sunday 28th July 2024 at 10pm. Interviews will take place the week of the 5th August in Bristol.
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