Overview
RNID Near You Co-ordinator - Lothians
Remote working, Lothians. 35 hours per week. Initially fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027.
Lead the continued successful development and delivery of the RNID Near You Community Service across the NHS Lothian area, supporting local communities through drop-in sessions offering:
- Practical hearing aid support
- Information on hearing loss and tinnitus
Responsibilities
- Coordinate around 20 drop-in services and recruit, train and manage a team of up to 40 volunteers to deliver the service across the area.
- Set up and run clinics, using good local knowledge to seek new opportunities for delivery of RNID Near You services.
- Work from home with some travel to venues where drop-in clinics are held in community settings.
- Interact with volunteers, health & care professionals and service users; manage events and your own workload; work evenings/weekends if required.
- Physically assist clients with hearing aids in a sensitive and client-centered manner, respecting individual wishes and health needs.
- Utilise IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Qualifications and Requirements
- No essential qualifications required, but a good standard of written English and attention to detail is required.
- Good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word.
- Ability to work home-based with willingness to travel for clinics and community events.
Benefits and Terms
- Salary: £25,708 per annum plus excellent benefits
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract: Initially fixed-term until 31 March 2027
About RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. RNID works with communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change lives for the better. RNID champions technology and the opportunities it brings, and promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. Disability Confident Leader status is held and an interview is guaranteed for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 14 May 2026. Interviews: w/c 18 May 2026.
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