Community Sight Loss Advisor (East Lancashire)
Help people rediscover confidence, independence and connection. For nearly 160 years, Galloways has been supporting people affected by sight loss to live full and independent lives.
We’re now looking for a Community Sight Loss Advisor to support people across East Lancashire, providing practical advice, guidance and encouragement to help individuals navigate life with visual impairment.
This is a role where every conversation matters. You’ll work directly with people in their communities — helping them access support, build confidence and reconnect with the things that matter most to them.
If you’re passionate about supporting people, building community connections and making a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
The details
Location: Community-based across East Lancashire with an office base at Hyndburn Resource Centre (Cannon Street)
Hours: 18 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,971 FTE (with annual pay progression rising to £30,107)
What this role is really about
This role is about supporting people to live well with sight loss.
You’ll be meeting individuals in the community, listening to their needs and helping them access the tools, services and support that allow them to maintain independence and confidence.
Supporting someone to access the right equipment or technology
Connecting someone with local services or community groups
Helping someone build the confidence to try new activities
Providing reassurance and practical guidance following sight loss
Your role is to guide, empower and connect people to the support that helps them move forward.
What you could be doing
Providing information, advice and guidance to people affected by sight loss
Supporting individuals to access services, aids and equipment that improve independence
Helping people build confidence, skills and community connections
Supporting or delivering workshops, learning opportunities and support groups
Building relationships with local organisations, health professionals and community groups
Raising awareness of sight loss within the community
Promoting Galloways services and developing referral pathways
Managing a caseload and maintaining accurate records and reports
Working with colleagues to deliver community activities and events
This is a hands‑on community role — you’ll be meeting people, building relationships and helping ensure those affected by sight loss feel supported and connected.
Who we’re looking for
You don’t necessarily need experience working in sight loss, but you do need to be comfortable supporting people and building relationships in the community.
We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience providing information, advice or support to individuals
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
Can build relationships with community groups and partner organisations
Is organised and able to manage their own workload
Is comfortable working independently in the community
Has good administrative and IT skills
Has a positive, proactive and solution‑focused approach
It would also be helpful (but not essential) if you have experience in:
Community work
Disability support
Health or social care
The charity or voluntary sector
Why join Galloways?
Make a real difference to people affected by sight loss
Work as part of a supportive and passionate team
Build strong relationships within local communities
See the direct impact of your work every day
Be part of an organisation with nearly 160 years of impact
Interested?
If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Glen Sheader at glen.sheader@galloways.org.uk
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