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Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist
- Full time
- £22,000 – £33,129
- Edinburgh (supporting Central/ East Scotland) & Glasgow
- Closing 15th January 2023
- Advertised from 19th December 2022
- Starting salary £22,000 per annum + benefits increasing to £33,129 per annum upon qualification
Role
We currently have two Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist vacancies available in Scotland. Please only submit one application; this should be to your preferred location. If invited to interview, you will be given the opportunity to express interest in other locations.
As this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check job offers will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory check.
As a Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, you will contribute, as a full-time member of staff, to the services delivered by either the Edinburgh Team (supporting Central/ East Scotland) or Glasgow Team, whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Training programme in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment).
The content of the training will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training. On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the job role of Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist. Off the job training will be covered by the Training Providers course, delivered by Birmingham City University (BCU).
Birmingham City University Course key dates
Application deadline date (if successful, applications must be made to BCU by this date): 31st March 2023
BCU Assessment dates: Mid May and early June (dates to be confirmed) at BCU
Course dates: BCU Starting in September 2023, 2-year course.
Successful applicants will be required to apply to, and be accepted by, Birmingham City University for the Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) – FdSc course. The applications need to be submitted after a job offer has been made and accepted, and before to increase chance of gaining a place on the course. Places on the University course are limited for the September 2023 start date, and offers will be made on a first come, first served basis. Positions are not held back for Guide Dogs employees.
Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) - FdSc - 2023/24 Entry | Birmingham City University (bcu.ac.uk)
Note – Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
If you would like to know more, join us on our Virtual Open Day on Thursday 5th January 2023 at 7 - 8.30pm
Use the following link to register for the call: guidedogs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclcuGhrj8qHdOKIIey3mFtdw4UnmxyaAiq
Please also refer to the recruitment pack on our careers page for more information on the Apprenticeship and University course.
We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Application notes
Applications need to be made on our website
As part of your application ensure you provide to evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.
In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the Job Description below. Requirements include:
• Meeting the qualification requirements as laid out in the person specification
• Experience of working with people who are blind and partially sighted and/or relevant experience in other care settings.
• Committed to multi-agency working and can demonstrate a strong ability to liaise effectively with other professionals/agencies.
Please note; job offers will be subject to acceptance onto the Vision Rehabilitation Training Ltd and Birmingham City University Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) Apprenticeship courses.
Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
Autism Initiatives works positively alongside autistic people, their families and carers to provide specialist services tailored to each individual.
As Receptionist you will act as the first point of contact, providing a friendly and professional service to all callers and visitors. In addition you will assist in a variety of administrative duties to support the smooth and efficient operation of Head Office Scotland.
Benefits of working with us include:
- 31 days pro rata Annual Leave, including Bank holidays
- Your birthday off every year, to treat yourself!
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Medicash Healthcare Plan
- Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts
Ideally you will have a working knowledge of reception duties including Microsoft Office packages. At times you will be dealing with multiple callers and visitors therefore you must be able to adapt your communication style and use your own initiative to problem solve. You must also appreciate the need to respect the confidentiality of individuals and their information.
This is a job share vacancy. You must be able to commit to the days and working hours required. Ideally you will be able to provide holiday cover on occasional Mondays and Tuesdays.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Basic Disclosure check from Disclosure Scotland. Autism Initiatives will cover the cost of the application.
Do you have a passion for helping people?
Do you have excellent communication skills?
Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?
Would you like to help someone with barriers to work find their dream job?
Then come and work for Enable Works.
Your role, as an Employment Coordinator within our Glasgow or Lanarkshire programme will be to actively identify and engage individuals with a learning and/or physical disability to support with job applications, interviews and to help progress into work.
Enable Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.
Enable Works supports over 5500 people every year across 29 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.
We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.
We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.
We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.
Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you. Please tell us in your supporting statement how your values align with our organisation.
For further information please see our full job pack.
About You
We really need you to have these
- The drive, energy and commitment to support people to obtain high quality, well paid jobs
- Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
- Confident communicator
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional presentation and personality
- Some knowledge of the local community
- Ability to work with people at any age who have challenging barriers to employment
- IT literacy
- Comfortable working towards targets
- A natural, professional relationship builder
- A full driving licence
Why?
Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there. You will recognise each clients individual skills and aspirations and work with them to find a job that they love.
Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to make the right decisions for your clients, therefore you need to manage your work load well and be accountable for your time. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accurately and follow instructions.
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loans*
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
*Terms and Conditions Apply
Do you have a passion for helping people?
Do you have excellent communication skills?
Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?
Would you like to help someone with barriers to work find their dream job?
Then come and work for Enable Works.
Your role, as a Team Leader within our Supported Employment programme across Forth Valley will be to work with a caseload of clients as well as to support the team through monthly caseload reviews. Working closely with the Performance Manager, the Employability Team Leader will ensure commitment to the delivery model, helping to drive performance by supporting the client journey through mentoring and coaching of Employment Coordinators.
You will work closely with local partners, including employers, funders and other stakeholders, developing professional relationships that will offer a diverse range of experiences and opportunities.
Enable Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.
Enable Works supports over 5500 people every year across 29 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.
We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.
We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.
We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.
Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you. Please tell us in your supporting statement how your values align with our organisation.
For further information please see our full job pack.
About You
We really need you to have these
- The drive, energy and commitment to support people to obtain high
- quality, well paid jobs
- Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
- Confident communicator
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional presentation and personality
- Some knowledge of the local community
- Ability to work with people at any age who have challenging barriers to employment
- IT literacy
- Comfortable working towards targets
- A natural, professional relationship builder
- A full driving licence
Why?
Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there. You will recognise each clients individual skills and aspirations and work with them to find a job that they love.
Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to make the right decisions for your clients, therefore you need to manage your work load well and be accountable for your time. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accurately and follow instructions.
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loans*
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
*Terms and Conditions Apply
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FriendZ Worker (Adult Services)
- Part time
- £21,840 pro-rata
- Home based (Home based)
- Closing 12th April 2024
Do you want to join a committed and supporting team in raising awareness and changing things for the better for everyone with Down’s syndrome right across Scotland?
We are looking for an individual to run FriendZ Space, our popular, online programme for adults with Down’s syndrome, The ideal candidate would have experience in planning sessions, facilitating groups (in person and online) for young people and adults with learning disabilities.
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