Charity registered in Scotland SC047192
Scottish War Blinded provides free support and assistance to veterans of the armed forces who have a vision impairment. We support men and women who have lost their sight subsequently to their service, as well as those injured in a war.
Activity Worker / Driver
- Part time
- £24,479 – £24,843 pro-rata
- On site: Kirknewton
- Closing 22nd October 2026
You will be part of a fun team providing support to your team and the Leadership team Sight Scotland veterans’ services. No two days are the same. One moment you might be supporting a colleague, welcoming a new veteran into the centre, running a skills or art class or even preparing for one of our unique Events. The current duties of the role require a criminal records check or membership of the PVG scheme through Disclosure Scotland for the protection of adults and children and clean driving licence.
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and believes in creating services where everyone can participate, contribute and belong.
It would be great if you have -
- A SVQ2 qualification in health, social care, community work, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of visual impairment, sensory loss, or veterans' services
- Experience collaborating with volunteers, community groups, or external partners.
- Experience developing activities with participants and frontline teams.
- You don’t need to meet every single requirement to be a great candidate. Most people learn parts of the job once they’re in post, so if a role interests you and you believe you could grow into it, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re committed to fair, accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments, like extra time, a different format, or other support, at any stage of the process, just let us know. Please contact People and Culture on 0131 378 2793 or via peopleandculture@sightscotland.org.uk who can arrange for any support you need.
About us
For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.
Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:
• Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference
• Putting our community at the heart of what we do
• Campaigning for change
• Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions
• Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning
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.
Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.
The role will manage a team with a co postholder and be part of the Leadership team for Sight Scotland veterans’ services. No two days are the same. One moment you might be supporting a colleague, welcoming a new veteran into the centre, or helping resolve an operational challenge. The next, you will be working with colleagues from our organisation, volunteers, and team members to improve services and create new opportunities.
The current duties of the role require a criminal records check or membership of the PVG scheme through Disclosure Scotland for the protection of adults and children and clean driving licence.
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and believes in creating services where everyone can participate, contribute and belong.
It would be great if you have -
- A SVQ3 qualification in health, social care, community work, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of visual impairment, sensory loss, or veterans' services
- Experience collaborating with volunteers, community groups, or external partners.
- Experience developing activities with participants and frontline teams.
You don’t need to meet every single requirement to be a great candidate. Most people learn parts of the job once they’re in post, so if a role interests you and you believe you could grow into it, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re committed to fair, accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments, like extra time, a different format, or other support, at any stage of the process, just let us know. Please contact People and Culture on 0131 378 2793 or via peopleandculture@sightscotland.org.uk who can arrange for any support you need.
About us
For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.
Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:
• Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference
• Putting our community at the heart of what we do
• Campaigning for change
• Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions
• Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning
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.
Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.
Kitchen Assistant
- Part time
- £24,479 pro-rata
- On site: Hawkhead Centre, Paisley
- Closing 9th October 2026
At the Hawkhead centre, we provide innovative services to veterans who have various degrees of Sight Loss.
This job exists to support the Centre Services Manager/Senior and Chef to provide a safe working environment and plan a varied and nutritious diet for veterans who attend.
You will work be working in a fun and friendly environment.
What does a day in this role look like?
- To assist in the preparation of high-quality food as directed by the chef
- To assist with meal service
- To assist with clearing and washing up.
- To maintain a clean, safe working environment as directed by the Centre manager/Senior and by working to cleaning schedules
- To ensure Food Hygiene and Health & Safety recommendations are complied with.
- To advise the of any concerns in relation to Food Hygiene and Health & Safety
- To advise the Chef/Senior/Deputy Centre manager of any malfunction of equipment or fittings that require maintenance or cannot be kept to standard through normal cleaning procedures.
About us
For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.
Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:
• Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference
• Putting our community at the heart of what we do
• Campaigning for change
• Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions
• Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning
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.
Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.