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).

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.