Surrey Association for Visual Impairment. Making a visible difference in Surrey.
Vacancies
What Job would you like to do?
Firstly, you need to understand what we are and what we do, so I would invite you to go to our page on About SAVI, then you can find out what our charity does and how we got where we are today. If you like us and would be interested in working for us, you have two possibilities. You may be interested in Volunteering and be an unpaid but very valuable member of our staff. If you look at Volunteer Support page, you will see all that is available there and how to apply.
If you would like to join our staff in paid job, please read on to see what vacancies we have on offer at this time.
Communication Class Facilitator in Camberley, Godalming and Addlestone
Rate: 3 hours per week at £8 per hour
Would you like to support a group of blind and partially sighted people in your locality? Do you enjoy working with people and are good at organising? Could you facilitate a group of people being taught a variety of communication skills?
The role of Facilitator includes preparing the venue, providing sighted assistance, working with volunteers and linking with SAVI, but mainly ensuring that members can practice their skills in an enabling and supportive environment. Training will be provided.
Communicator Guides CSHL
Sessional Workers required minimum of £8 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
The Communicator Guide is a unique service that enables the service users to live independent lives and helps eliminate isolation, depression and disorientation. They also enable the service users to retain their privacy and right of choice. The CSHL team currently run 2 ‘in-house’ training courses a year. This is run over 3 days and covers all aspects of deafblind awareness. There is a written and practical exam on the 3rd day, which applicants must pass to allow them to commence working as a Communicator Guide. If you think you might be interested in finding out more about this rewarding position, please click download a Job Profile. Recruitment and training normally takes place in the spring & autumn - watch this space for details.
For an application pack or an informal discussion on any of the above posts, contact Lynda Ellis by telephone on 01372 377701, Minicom: 01372 361517, Fax: 01372 360767 email: lellis@sa-vi.org.uk or by post to SAVI, Rentwood, School Lane, Fetcham, Surrey KT22 9 JX.
The SAVI is an equal opportunities employer and accredited as an Investor in People and Positive About Disabled People. Website: www.surreywebsight.org.uk. Registered Charity No: 1121949, Company No: 06309405
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