Sight Loss Advisor

**Sight Loss Advisor**

**Based Sedgley and within the local community**

**£15150 - £16350 per annum**

**22.5 hours per week, three days per week, flexible working required**

Beacon Vision is committed to making a visible difference for people with sight loss, we are therefore delighted to share this rare opportunity to join our Sight Loss Advice team.

Do you want a job where no two days are the same, tasks are different and the people you work with are different each day?Are you interested in supporting people with sight loss to become more independent and confident in accessing information, support and services? The role of Sight Loss Advisor might be for you_._

Beacon have been supporting people living with sight loss since 1875, helping them to live fuller, more independent lives, from building employment and life skills, increasing confidence, to reducing isolation and accessing the latest technology.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, motivated and caring, interested in supporting with low vision information, advice and guidance_. _
As a Sight Loss Advisor you will be the first line of support for those approaching Beacon for practical and emotional support. You will undertake initial assessments to ascertain the most appropriate support for people, be that with Beacon or with partner organisations. You will also provide initial information, advice, guidance and low vision product support.

In return Beacon offers excellent benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, Simply Health Cash Plan and generous pension scheme**.**
Our Sight Loss Advisers also receive specialist training on topics related to living with sight loss, and many have personal experience of sight loss themselves.

**Closing date**: 26th April 2024

**Interview date**: 2nd May 2024

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £15,150.00-£16,350.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/04/2024