Lanarkshire Deaf Hub
Lanarkshire Deaf Hub

Charity registered in Scotland SC048560

Since 2003, Lanarkshire Deaf has been committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment and thriving space where the deaf community across Lanarkshire can connect, communicate and collaborate.

Current vacancies

Administrative Officer

  • Part time
  • £28,210 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: Motherwell, North Lanarkshire (possibility of hybrid to suit business needs)
  • Closing 10th April 2025

Since 2003, the Lanarkshire Deaf Hub has been committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment, fostering a thriving space where deaf communities across Lanarkshire can connect, communicate, and collaborate. After 21 years, with a new development strategy in the pipeline to transform our organisation into a dynamic hub of activities, we are committed to delivering innovative programmes, projects, and services that cater to the diverse needs of deaf communities across Lanarkshire. Due to retirement, we are seeking to welcome a skilled part-time Administrative Officer to join our team, working 25 hours per week. The National Lottery Community Fund funds this post.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of our organisation’s operation and positively impact deaf communities across Lanarkshire and Scotland. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, motivated, and possess strong administrative, financial, ICT, and communication skills. The post requires someone who will always be polite to members, colleagues and staff. The role will include general administrative support and reception duties, including managing office operations, reporting on events, handling calls, responding to emails, greeting visitors, and assisting with financial reporting and payroll. The post-holder will work closely with the Interim Manager, the Board of Trustees, and other team members to ensure that our services are well-run, of high quality, meet the needs of deaf communities, and achieve its goals.

Tasks will include responsibility for general correspondence, office duties such as stationery orders, supporting tasks such as recruitment, and other administrative tasks, as well as collaborating with all team members to ensure good safeguarding practices in all aspects of the scheme’s work. This role requires a flexible approach to working evenings and weekends.

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Project Worker - Carer Breather Fund

  • Part time
  • £24,570 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: Motherwell, North Lanarkshire (possibility of hybrid to suit business needs)
  • Closing 21st April 2025

Since 2003, Lanarkshire Deaf Hub has been committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment, fostering a thriving space where deaf communities across Lanarkshire can connect, communicate, and collaborate. After 21 years, with a new development strategy in the pipeline to transform our organisation into a dynamic hub of activities, we are committed to delivering innovative programmes, projects, and services that cater to the diverse needs of deaf communities across Lanarkshire. We are seeking to welcome a dedicated, passionate, and skilled part-time Project Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will work 18 hours per week for our Inclusive Carer Breather for Deaf Parents and Families Project. The successful candidate will play a vital role in planning, implementing, and evaluating this project and will have the opportunity to make a significant impact within deaf communities.

The project aims to provide meaningful breaks and tailored support for deaf parents in North Lanarkshire who care for children, young people, and adults with diverse needs, including underlying health conditions / long-term conditions. Planned activities include respite and time-out opportunities, training and awareness sessions, emotional and peer support, advocacy, and financial guidance.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, contributing to the health, mental health and wellbeing of deaf parents and families in North Lanarkshire. The role offers the chance to develop and implement innovative solutions, and to make a significant impact on both deaf communities and people’s lives. This role requires a flexible approach to working evenings and weekends.

Additional information – The North Lanarkshire Carers Together Carer Breather Fund will fund this Inclusive Carer Breather for Deaf Parents and Families Project until Friday 31 March 2028 (three years project funding).

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Project Worker – CMHWB Fund

  • Part time
  • £24,570 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: Motherwell, North Lanarkshire (possibility of hybrid to suit business needs)
  • Closing 21st April 2025

Since 2003, Lanarkshire Deaf Hub has been committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment, fostering a thriving space where deaf communities across Lanarkshire can connect, communicate, and collaborate. After 21 years, with a new development strategy in the pipeline to transform our organisation into a dynamic hub of activities, we are committed to delivering innovative programmes, projects, and services that cater to the diverse needs of deaf communities across Lanarkshire.

We are seeking to welcome a dedicated, passionate and skilled part-time Project Worker to join our team, working 25 hours per week for our Empowered Connections: Building Mental Health, Resilience, and Identity for Deaf Individuals and deaf / hearing CODAs Project. The successful candidate will be vital in planning, implementing, and evaluating this project.

The successful candidate's role includes coordinating workshops, facilitating support networks, and providing culturally competent care and advocacy for children and young people (and families) with deafness, hearing loss, and CODAs. Volunteers will also be recruited and trained by individuals with living and lived experience of deafness and hearing loss. Volunteers play a key role in outreach and awareness.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, contributing to the health, mental health and wellbeing of Deaf Individuals and deaf / hearing CODAs in Lanarkshire. The role offers the chance to develop and implement innovative solutions, and to make a significant impact on both deaf communities and people’s lives. This role requires a flexible approach to working evenings and weekends.

Additional information – VANL CMHWB Fund will fund this Empowered Connections: Building Mental Health, Resilience, and Identity for Deaf Individuals and deaf / hearing CODAs Project until Tuesday 31 March 2026.

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