Deafblind Communicator Guide

Vision Support; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive organization in the UK is seeking a compassionate companion to assist clients with shopping trips and medical appointments. The ideal candidate will possess a full UK driving licence and have a commitment to complete specific training for supporting Deafblind individuals. You will work 4.5 hours a week, primarily on Friday mornings, with a potential for additional hours. This role allows for meaningful engagement and support to those in need.

Benefits

Annual leave of up to 32 days

Fully funded training qualification

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Commitment to complete the Level 2 qualification and stay in the role for at least 12 months.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Deafblind people.

Responsibilities

• Transport and accompany the client on shopping trips and medical appointments.
• Provide companionship during outings.

Skills

Calm and empathetic nature

Manual hand communication

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 2 Communicating and Guiding with Deafblind People qualification

Job description

Job Details

Salary: £25,185.16 per annum pro rata (£13.09 per hour)

Hours of work: 4.5 hours per week on Friday mornings (with potential for ad hoc additional hours)

Annual Leave – 26 days rising to 32 days per year (plus bank holidays) pro rata

Location: Home based with regular travel around Denbighshire and outskirts. The client lives in Dyserth.

Company Overview

Vision Support is a well-established organisation with a strong history in promoting independence and support to people with vision impairments (VI) and dual sensory needs. Offering a wide variety of services for vision impaired people across Cheshire, Halton and North Wales, including counselling, digital skills, financial wellbeing and benefits advice, home visiting, community outreach, and peer support. These services complement rehabilitation to create a wraparound service for our clients.

Vision Support’s values are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that there is a collaborative approach across the organisation, responding proactively to what people say is important to them and supporting people with warmth, dignity, and respect.

Vision Support will fully fund the Deafblind Communicator guide qualification (which entails a 5-day course in Peterborough), for any successful applicant, on the basis of remaining in the role for a minimum of 12 months.

Job Purpose

To transport and accompany the client on shopping trips, medical appointments and any other ad hoc activities; and provide companionship.

Person Specification

• All attributes and skills are essential unless otherwise specified.
• Commitment to complete the Level 2 Communicating and Guiding with Deafblind People qualification and remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months.
• Ability to perform manual hand communication (desirable).Be calm and empathetic.
• Own a car and hold a full UK driving licence.
• Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early should we find a suitable candidate.