This is a term time role

As part of the care and school staff team you will support the coordination and delivery of the learning and care of children and/or young people with a range of visual impairments and additional complex needs in different learning and care environments by providing a safe and high-quality environment in which children and/or young people will thrive.

You will work collaboratively with the multi-professional team within the learning and care provision and colleagues across Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.

About us

We're one of Scotland's oldest charities - for more than two centuries, we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We're proud of all we've achieved in the past - but we have our sights set firmly on the future.

We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.

An exciting opportunity to be part of our activity studio. Must have a can-do attitude, come with ideas, be enthusiastic and positive, and of course reliable

• Requirements: Candidates will be enthusiastic team workers. The Action Group is looking for 3 creative people to work in a 1-4 studio setting in Falkirk.

Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with adults living with dual sensory loss. Our ambitions are high for members and we are therefore at the forefront of finding ways to support people to lead their most meaningful life.

Deafblindness can be a devastating condition that can make daily life extremely challenging and as a result, many people with dual sensory loss become isolated. Our services can make a vital difference to their lives; enabling people to regain confidence, gain vital communication skills and re-establish social connections. Some people may acquire the loss of both senses where others may be born Deaf or with sight loss and lose the other sense as they move through adult life caused by conditions such as Ushers Syndrome or age related conditions such as Glaucoma.

We are seeking to recruit a Project Co-ordinator to work across several programme areas, supporting the Programme Leads to create and implement innovative approaches to improving the lives of people living with Deafblindness. This role involves working alongside deafblind people to facilitate their engagement, promoting a culture of empowerment and peer leadership. Working as part of a dynamic team, you will liaise with a range of stakeholders, delivering evidence-based monitoring and evaluation reports and co-producing and facilitating training events.

A typical day of a Financial Wellbeing Worker:

The ‘Financial Wellbeing Service’ is part of the new Support Hub aimed at providing a responsive, person centred support to veterans with sight loss. You will be involved in the day-to-day delivery of the Financial Wellbeing service ensuring the highest standard of service is delivered in a person-centred manner. You will provide financial wellbeing advice & information, carry out financial assessments and benefit checks. You may also be required to assist with grant or financial assistance applications. With support from the financial wellbeing lead you will be responsible for managing your own workload including scheduling, delivering and recording outcomes of the financial wellbeing service.

We are looking for:

A conscientious, creative, enthusiastic individual who is highly motivated and skilled to plan and organise opportunities for financial support for veterans with sight loss. It is preferable that you have experience of working in a similar role and experience of delivering group information sessions would be beneficial. You will have an awareness of veterans and individuals with sight loss’s need with an ability to build rapport quickly.

You will have proficient IT skills and the ability to use Word/Excel/Teams/Zoom with knowledge of electronic administrative and record keeping systems.

You will have a passion or interest in financial wellbeing with a desire to support veterans to maximise their income and maintain their independence. You will be willing to travel to engage with veterans and other organisations to increase access to the financial wellbeing service across Scotland.

We Offer:

Generous annual leave entitlement which increases after 4 years’ service, Generous pension scheme, Access to learning and development opportunities and many more, please visit our website for more information.

If you are enthusiastic and could make a difference to a Veteran with Sight loss, we would love to hear from you. Email; people@sightscotland.org.uk.

About us

We're one of Scotland's oldest charities - for more than two centuries, we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We're proud of all we've achieved in the past - but we have our sights set firmly on the future.

We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.