Current Vacancies

Community Worker (Edinburgh) - Internal Applicants Only

We are looking for caring, creative, forward thinking and dedicated people to join our Older People Support Service within the Community Services team at Sight Scotland, the new name for Royal Blind.

We aim to reduce the isolation and anxiety often felt by those with sight loss, while improving confidence to live well with visual impairment now and in the future.

The service will provide support to individuals impacted by sight loss by adopting a person-centred approach ensuring they are fully equipped to adapt to the changing world around them.

This is a temporary position, initially for 18 months based in Edinburgh with regular travel throughout the Lothians. Applicants should have an SVQ level 3 Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards), or another professional health or social care qualification.

If you have relevant experience in a similar role and have an interest in or experience in working with people with a vision impairment, then please click on Apply Now for more information on the role.

Posts are subject to PVG Scheme Record/Update.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Friday 5th February 2021.

Location: Edinburgh | Service: Community Services | Closing Date: 27/01/2021

Community Worker (Paisley) - Internal Applicants Only

We are looking for caring, creative, forward thinking and dedicated people to join our Older People Support Service within the Community Services team at Sight Scotland, the new name for Royal Blind.

We aim to reduce the isolation and anxiety often felt by those with sight loss, while improving confidence to live well with visual impairment now and in the future.

The service will provide support to individuals impacted by sight loss by adopting a person-centred approach ensuring they are fully equipped to adapt to the changing world around them.

This is a temporary position, initially for 18 months based in Paisley with regular travel throughout Glasgow and Strathclyde. Applicants should have an SVQ level 3 Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards), or another professional health or social care qualification.

If you have relevant experience in a similar role and have an interest in or experience in working with people with a vision impairment, then please click on Apply Now for more information on the role.

Posts are subject to PVG Scheme Record/Update.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Friday 5th February 2021.

Location: Paisley | Service: Community Services | Closing Date: 27/01/2021

Braille Proofreader

We have exciting opportunity for a part-time Braille Proofreader to join our friendly team within the Scottish Braille Press. You will provide a proof reading service of original material into accessible formats and ensure jobs are proofread and dispatched to our customers meeting their high standards.

If you have the ability to read braille quickly and accurately as well as having great attention to detail and an ability to maintain a good concentration level we would love to hear from you.

The shift pattern for this role is Mon-Thu 07:45-11:45 although we can be flexible. The ability to do reasonable overtime would be advantageous.

The post is subject to a Police Act Disclosure and Identity and Adverse Finance check.

The Scottish Braille Press is part of Sight Scotland, the new name for Royal Blind.

Location: Edinburgh | Service: Scottish Braille Press | Closing Date: 03/02/2021