Vision Support Officer

1 week ago

BarrowInFurness, United Kingdom Vision Support Barrow & District Full time

Overall Role Purpose

We are here to support people with vision impairments to live independently and live well. We do this by providing services and practical support across South West Cumbria. You will support clients in their homes and in our dedicated resource centre.

Key Responsibilities

Specific requirements and responsibilities vary but will include tasks such as:

- Visiting clients in their own home, assessing client needs, such as lighting, magnification, low vision aids. Which includes demonstration of equipment.
- Assist clients in the Vision Support Centre.
- Keep accurate records of client visits and maintain client confidentiality at all times.
- Encourage clients to attend social clubs and activities.
- Refer to outside agencies e.g. Adult Social Care, Low Vision Service etc.
- Attend Monthly Low Vision Clinic in Barrow on a rota basis.
- Assist in the delivering of Low Vision training and Sighted Guiding.
- Undertake required training associated with the role.

Application of this Job Profile

All employees are required to carry out other such duties as may reasonably be required to fulfil their role and support functional and organisational objectives.

All employees must also:

- Comply with all organisational policies
- Promote the vision and values of the organisation
- Engage in continuous personal development

**Person specification**

Excellent team player, with outstanding communication skills.

A passion for helping others, both clients and co-workers.

Organised with an ability to work on your own.

Outstanding good time management skills to meet a heavy workload.

Willingness to learn using own initiative and colleague’s guidance.

**Working at Vision Support Barrow & District**

At VSBD we work to enable and support people with vision impairments to lead independent lives. We do this by providing a wide range of services and practical support for them and their families across South West Cumbria. Some people with vision impairments, opt to have a Guide Dog to support them with their mobility, therefore, all employees must be comfortable working in environments where dogs may be present.

VSBD is a volunteer-involving organisation and as such all staff are required to support volunteers in their roles. From time to time, you may be asked to provide support at events that take place outside of normal working hours. All employees will be expected to advocate for VSBD.

VSBD is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work therefore, employees and volunteers must demonstrate this commitment.

VSBD will require proof of identity and the right to work in the UK.

This job profile is accurate as at the date shown above. It does not form part of contractual terms and may be varied to reflect or anticipate changes to the role.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £11,390.08 per year

Expected hours: 16 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cumbria LA14 1QD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025
Reference ID: VSO2516VSC
Expected start date: 04/08/2025

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