Deafblind Scotland is a specialist charity working with adults living with dual sensory loss and other sensory impairments.
We support people in regaining confidence and communication skills, enabling them to lead meaningful lives.
Responsibilities
- Support carers affected by sensory loss to access their rights, enhancing their quality of life.
- Conduct needs assessments and provide ongoing person‑centred monitoring and support planning.
- Assist carers to access and apply for benefits and other allowances.
- Research peer support groups, carer centres, respite care, etc.
- Provide appropriate and timely advice, information and advocacy support.
- Carry out home visits and liaise with and make referrals to other agencies.
- Raise awareness of the needs and rights of carers affected by sensory impairment.
- Collect and record data, maintain accurate records and support the project’s monitoring and evaluation strategy.
- Coordinate day‑to‑day activities of the project, liaising with language service professionals to support inclusive communication.
- Work with the Senior Programme Leader and colleagues to build relationships and networking opportunities with local organisations.
- Undertake and complete relevant training courses.
- Support general advocacy, advice, and information work relating to carers in Fife.
- Support development of wellbeing activities for carers.
- Prepare reports for the Senior Programme Leader and contribute to reporting to Head of Operations, Board and funders.
- Maintain a steady flow of information to the Senior Programme Leader.
- Other tasks as required by the Chief Executive, Head of Operations and Head of Finance.
Qualifications
- Experience of developing projects and achieving project objectives.
- Excellent written, verbal communication and report‑writing skills.
- Flexible attitude suited to working for a small charity.
- Ability to interact with people at all levels inclusively and take a person‑centred approach.
- Experience/knowledge of working in an enabling role with carers and/or people with a disability or sensory loss.
- Knowledge of general advocacy and welfare rights, focusing on carers’ rights.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to organise time effectively and work on own initiative.
- Willingness to travel across Fife and have a driving licence and vehicle with business insurance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Desirable Qualities
- British Sign Language skills or enthusiasm to learn BSL and about deafblind people and their needs.
- Knowledge of managing budgets.
- Understanding of the policy landscape in Scotland as it affects carers and sensory impairment.
- Knowledge of Fife area and services available.
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