Woodwork technician

The vacancy

Our Activity Centres provide innovative and person-centred services and support to veterans struggling with sight loss. This job exists in order to provide tailored support to veterans carrying out woodworking projects. You will work alongside the veterans to identify abilities, share ideas and plan projects within the activity Centre. You will ensure that the support provided is person-centred, tailored to their needs and is the right support for them. You will support the leadership team to coordinate and manage the activities provided within and from the Activity Centre which will support the overall wellbeing of the veterans and their families. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and external stakeholders to ensure that veterans can access the relevant support. 

About us

We're one of Scotland's oldest charities - for more than two centuries, we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We're proud of all we've achieved in the past - but we have our sights set firmly on the future.

We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.

About you

• We require you to have experience of running a wood workshop or similar environment
• We require you to have experience of instructing others in woodworking techniques
• We require you to hold a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Wood Occupations or similar qualification
• We need you to be able to demonstrate a knowledge of current health and safety regulations and requirements pertinent to a wood workshop
• We would like you to have an understanding of the support needs of people with a vision impairment
• We want you to able to demonstrate excellent communication skills