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.
We currently have the following paid roles available:
Digital Inclusion Lead (Wiltshire)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and caring individual to join our services team, taking the lead on the implementation of our technology support service for people with sight loss across Wiltshire.
Salary £26,000 to £28,500 depending on experience. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week.
The role will involve recruiting, training and supporting a team of tech volunteers, the planning and delivery of tech training events to groups and individuals, alongside line management of four Community Sight Loss Advisors to ensure our existing advice and peer support services continue to be delivered to a consistently high standard.
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. Wiltshire Sight 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.
Closing Date: Thursday 30th January at 5pm.
Interviews will take place on 6th February in Devizes.
Digital Inclusion Lead (Wiltshire) Job Description (DOCX, 71 KB)
Community Sight Loss Advisor (Cotswold)
Salary £25,000 pro rata
Hours of work 21 hours part-time (0.6 FTE)
Location: Office based in Cheltenham, but much of the daily work will be around the Cotswold region
Direct Reports: Volunteers
Contract status: Permanent after satisfactory probationary period
Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays pro rata
As Community Sight Loss Advisor (Cotswold) for Insight Gloucestershire you will take a lead role in providing our Information, Advice and Guidance Service for people with sight loss in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire. You will assess the needs of people with sight loss and ensure that they are accessing support, equipment, and training to help them adjust to their sight loss.
You will work alongside the Head of Services to plan and organise community hubs in key locations in the geographical area of benefit. As part of a team working across Gloucestershire, you will be expected to attend team meetings and occasionally provide cover at other hubs in the county.
Note: 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 linked below with details of how to apply. Sight Support is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Closing Date: Monday 27th January 5pm.
Community Sight Loss Advisor (Cotswold) Job Description (DOCX, 62 KB)
Volunteer with us
If these roles are not suitable and you have time to spare, please consider our volunteer vacancies. We have roles to fit all skills, and volunteering with us can help you gain great work experience for future paid roles.
