Job Description

This job is important to us, as it aligns with the Charity's aim to create and support accessible opportunities for veterans with sight loss, who access our activity hubs. The service continues to grow as we extend our reach to even more veterans.


This role will help support veterans with sight loss to engage in and benefit from the activities, comradeship and peer support within the Activity Hub environment and community settings. It will be key in facilitating current activities whilst identifying new activities and opportunities that veterans with sight loss can engage with.


The driving aspect of the role requires you to be responsible for safely transporting veterans with sight loss, to and from the activity hub. As the welcoming face of Sight Scotland Veterans, you will often be the first contact the veterans have each day, and as such are an important representative for the organisation. You will conduct and record daily vehicle and report any issues and this to the leadership team.


The job also involves recognising and supporting the organisation of other events/activities that may encourage social and peer support opportunities. This role also requires driving or escorting duties when required, therefore a driving licence is essential.


The role will work closely with our Activity Hub in the West of Scotland and with our Support Hub team to build upon veterans' access to activities across the country.

What does a day in this role look like?

The successful candidate will be part of a warm and friendly team. You will prepare the centre to welcome our veterans daily. You will facilitate activities to support the health and wellbeing of the individual and support your team to provide a high standard of service.

What development opportunities are available within the role?

You will receive appropriate training within your role which will include Visual Impairment awareness training and tailored training for your role via our Learn Pro platform. We support all colleagues to thrive and develop in line with our values, by coaching and peer to peer support.

What is expected of you within this role?

The role requires an outgoing and organised personality who can motivate and encourage veterans to try new things, ensure accessibility, and support participation in these. They will also work closely with the Centre Officers team to ensure that support is person-centred and allows veterans to achieve positive outcomes when accessing the service.



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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.


Telephone:

0131 378 2793

Email address:

people@sightscotland.org.uk