Person Jobdes Guide Communicator

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Guide Communicator

COMPANY:

Deafblind Scotland

BASE:

Deafblind Scotland Learning & Development Centre,
1  Neasham  Drive,  Kirkintilloch,  G66  3FA  with  travel
across Scotland.

CONTRACTED HOURS:

Fixed/Sessional

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Service Manager

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

Head of Operations

Background

Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with  adults living with dual sensory
impairment. Our ambitions are high for members and we are therefore at the cutting edge
of finding ways to support people to lead their most meaningful life.

Deafblindness  can  be  a  devastating  condition  that  can  make  daily  life  extremely
challenging and as a result, many dual sensory impaired people become isolated. Our
services can make a vital difference to their lives; enabling people to regain confidence,
gain  vital  communication  skills  and  re-establish  social  connections.  Some  people  may
acquire the loss of both senses where others may be born deaf or blind and lose the other
sense through conditions such as Ushers Syndrome or through the ageing process.

Summary of Service:

Working with vulnerable adults as a Guide Communicator in our services you will
enable the people you are working with to live as full and independent a life as possible.
Assisting them in everyday tasks, opportunities and choices giving them as much
control as possible over their own life.

Person Jobdes Guide Communicator

Job Purpose:

As a Guide Communicator you will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary
team of staff to support the Service User in meeting their needs and expectations.

You will also be required to work on a 1:1 basis in lone worker situations to support
service users within their own homes and/or participate in their chosen activities and
interests. You will be committed to life long support and willing to undertake personal
care tasks required.

Key Responsibilities

Guide Communicator

1. Day to day service delivery

As a Guide Communicator you will take responsibility ensuring that the support provided
meets best practice standards and lead by example ensuring that:

•  At all times, act as the eyes and ears of the deafblind person, relaying what is seen

and heard. This includes spoken, non-verbal, written and environmental information.

•  Serve as a guide to the deafblind person, escorting them outside the home (on foot

or by public transport) to the destination of their choice.
Individual service user needs are identified and met in practice.

•
•  Respect and maintain the deafblind person’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
•  Make phone calls, write letters or complete forms on the deafblind person’s behalf.
•  Attend planning/evaluation meetings with deafblind people, Operations manager and

funding agencies.

•  They set and demonstrate good standards of work practice.
•  They work as part of a team in the delivery of a high quality service for service users
ensuring that all standards as laid down by statutory and internal documents are
met.

•  Proper record-keeping, including recording incidents and complaints are maintained

and passed to the Manager, as soon as possible.

•  Comply with the Scottish Social Services Council’s Code of Practice for Social Care

Workers.

2. Reflective Practice

The Guide Communicator will ensure that:

•  Their knowledge and skills is used to meet the needs of those using the service.
•  They maintain a daily record of work and activities undertaken as required by

Deafblind Scotland.

•  The service is continually reviewed on a day to day basis and the Manager notified

of any required changes or improvements.

Person Jobdes Guide Communicator

•  Service users and staff have the opportunity to contribute as appropriate to the

evaluation of the service, and that staff are involved in setting and achieving clear
goals aimed at improving the service.

3. Communication

The Guide Communicator will:

•  Provide deafblind people with access to information/services through the effective

use of their preferred communication method which may include BSL, SSE,
deafblind manual, lip reading, hands-on signing, clear speech, keyboarding skills,
note taking and other means of receptive and expressive communication as required
to meet their individual needs.

•  Ensure the deafblind person receives full information using their preferred
communication method to enable them to make informed decisions.

•  Ensure that they establish and maintain good and effective communication

partnerships and networks with all relevant parties which will include:
Service users and their families, Deafblind Scotland staff, members of the public.
Submit reports and timesheets weekly to the Guide Communicator Operations
manager.

4. Personal and professional development

The Guide Communicator will:

•  Complete the required mandatory and service specific training within the timescales

agreed.

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Regional Property Manager – DHL

Join the World’s Most International Company – DHL Express UK

Location: South of England – Regular travel required (Exeter, Maidstone, Southampton, Reading)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

At DHL Express, we connect people and businesses across more than 220 countries and territories, making us the world’s leading international express service provider. Our mission is simple: Excellence. Simply Delivered.

We’re proud to be recognised globally as an employer of choice, consistently ranked among the world’s best workplaces. At DHL Express UK, we combine speed, reliability, and a passion for customer service with a culture that values respect, teamwork, and personal growth.

When you join us, you become part of a dynamic, diverse team that thrives on innovation and collaboration. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next challenge, we’ll support you with world-class training, development opportunities, and a workplace where your contribution truly matters.

We’re looking for a Regional Property Manager to take ownership of, repairs, maintenance, and projects for 11 sites across the South. This is a key role ensuring our sites remain safe, compliant, and cost-effective while supporting operational excellence.

What you’ll do

• Manage all property-related activities for DHL Express sites in your region, including, repairs, maintenance, upgrades, compliance, minor new works, fit outs and carrying out inspections.
• Deliver annual leasehold and capital works within budget and timelines.
• Ensure plant and equipment servicing meets statutory regulations and best practice.
• Manage third party suppliers and subcontractors from planning to post implementation of all property refurbishment, alteration, repairs and maintenance projects within their area.
• Prepare and manage property budgets, ensuring cost control and value for money.
• Lead property projects from inception to completion, including specification, tendering, and contractor management.
• Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon footprint.
• Build and manage relationships with contractors, Service Centre Mangers and other internal departments including Health & Safety, Security and environmental.

What you’ll bring

Experience: Proven experience in property maintenance, facilities management and in project management.

Qualifications: Building or Facilities Management qualification (CIOB/MRICS preferred).      

Skills:

• Strong project management and financial acumen
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Full UK driving licence

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with service
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Company pension scheme with excellent contributions
• Life assurance, enhanced maternity pay, and sick pay
• Access to wellbeing programmes and mental health support
• Discounts on retail, entertainment, gym memberships, and more
• Excellent training and development opportunities with a focus on internal promotion

Ready to take the next step?

If your CV has been shortlisted one of our Recruitment & Talent Advisor’s will contact you within 5-10 days to discuss further details.

Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5 year employment history. Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record check.

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DHL International (UK) Ltd, act as a “Data Controller” and as per our responsibilities in line with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) we take data protection very seriously and understand the importance of protecting your privacy and Personal Information. We collect and use your Personal Information in accordance with our Privacy Policy which will be supplied to you as part of our recruitment process.

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Location:Burnfield Avenue, Giffnock, G46 7TL, United Kingdom

Rate:£15.13 per hour

Contract Type:Supply/Casual/Relief

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Are you passionate about inspiring children and young people to fall in love with the game, have fantastic communication skills, along with at minimum a Scottish FA Level 1.2 Coaching certificate? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a group of highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic individuals to co-ordinate the delivery of small sided football in East Renfrewshire, in partnership with East Renfrewshire Soccer Development Association, creating a positive environment for local players to flourish, develop and thrive.

Finance Group Member

London District Office

London District Office

n/a

Voluntary

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Purpose and Objectives:

The group is convened by the District Treasurer and seeks to offer support and advice to the District & Circuits in the areas of:

• District Budget and accounts

• Assessments to Circuits

• Finding treasurers, independent examiners and accounting support

• Balancing budgets

• Getting accounts in order

• Training of church and circuit officers in Finance matters

Time commitment:

4/5 meetings per year, but flexibility in time to contribute and offer assistance on an ad hoc basis can be discussed with the District Treasurer.

Main Responsibilities:

• Regularly attend Finance Group meetings and be prepared to attend other meetings as appropriate with the District Treasurer or other members of the Finance Group;

• To work with and support the District Treasurer on areas of concern as required;

• Be prepared to become involved with finance issues at all levels within the District, specifically assisting circuits and churches develop and sustain good financial practice; assisting with training needs in support of the District Treasurer;

• Support churches across the District to develop a culture of sound financial management;

• To keep up to date with Connexional developments in the areas covered by the work of the District Finance Group.

Person Specification:

Essential

• A methodical approach to their work;

• Have an understanding of confidentiality and information sharing;

• Ability to constructively challenge;

• Excellent communication skills

• Have a range of skills and practical knowledge and experience of Finance either within the church or within a professional capacity;

• Be aware of and able to work with the changes in Charity Commission requirements on financial reporting and within the Methodist Church guidelines and provide information, advice and support within this context;

Desirable

• Knowledge and/or experience of the structure within the Methodist Church;

• Understanding of the Not for Profit/ Charity sector.

Terms and Conditions:

• Terms of appointment: The role is voluntary, although we do ask for a commitment to at least three years to ensure consistency within the group.

• Confidentiality: This role requires an appropriate standard of confidentiality. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential or privileged information may mean that you are removed from the role. By signing the application form, you are confirming that you acknowledge the confidential nature that the po...

Bridge Support

We currently have the following vacancies:

Job Title:        2 x Bank Flexible Support Workers

Location: Mid Essex – Braintree

Contract Type: Bank Contract

*Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour (Statutory bank holiday Hourly Rate: £25.20 per hour)

Reports to: Service Manager

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The Bank Flexible Support Worker will be responsible for providing support to clients with enduring mental ill health, to live valued lives within the community. This will include the provision of personal, emotional, and social care. To work closely with clients and relatives/carers, protecting their dignity, choice, self-esteem, and well-being at all times

Applying for a role at Bridge Support will open the door to joining an organisation that has been awarded, at excellence level, the healthy workplace charter 2019, Inclusive Excellence Award 2024-2025 and retained its Mindful Employer status for a further two years 2024-2026.

Bridge cares passionately about all aspects of their staff’s working life, and we don’t just write it we act on it too.

This spans from how workers feel about their duties and providing them with meaningful work, giving our employees a voice in accepting and utilising feedback, to their working environment ensuring quality and safety of the physical environments for all, and finally a leadership team with a focus on its people. Put us to the test and apply today!

As stated in the attached Job Description, this vacancy is subject to a pre right to work checks and an active Enhanced DBS. Please note Bridge Support does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

All mandatory training will be provided.

Benefit:

• Death in Service x 2 of your salary over the last 12-month period you have been working.

To apply, CVs, together with a supporting Personal Statement, should be emailed to vacancies@bridgesupport.org, all applications will be considered, and the closing date is Thursday 12th February 2026.

Pre-Screening Interviews will take place on Friday 13th February 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 16th February 2026.

Please feel free to share this with anyone whom you feel may be suitable.

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Robinson College is seeking a talented and passionate Chef de Partie to join our highly regarded kitchen team.

At Robinson, you’ll work in a friendly and welcoming environment where teamwork truly matters. Our kitchen team is a close-knit group with exceptional stability—many of our team members have grown and thrived here over the years.

Our Head Chef brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, mentoring and inspiring the team to produce exceptional dishes. You'll have the opportunity to sharpen your skills and explore your culinary creativity under their guidance.

Robinson College is renowned in Cambridge for its outstanding food, blending tradition with innovation. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to this reputation, creating memorable dining experiences for students, staff, and visitors.
Forward-Thinking and Creative

From sustainable practices to diverse menus, we are always looking ahead, and your ideas will be encouraged.
If you have a passion for food and a desire to work in a collaborative, exciting environment, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal chat please contact Gary Dougan, Head of Catering Services and Head Chef, email: gjd29@robinson.cam.ac.uk  
Completed applications should be emailed to careers@robinson.cam.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 26 January 2026
Interview date: To be arranged ad hoc with suitable candidates
 

Salary

£14.87 per hour, £28,747 FTE per annum

Job Description

Application Form

• Location
• Hybrid - Ashburton or Blackpool
• Contract Type
• Permanent
• Apply by
• 22-Jan-2026
• Salary range
• £23,633.00 - £23,633.00
• Job Category
• Administration & Customer Service
• Working pattern
• 5 days per week
• Weekly Hours
• 35 hours

Age UK's Telephone Friendship Service is recruiting for Friendship Coordinators to join our growing team!

Loneliness is a major issue that is now widely recognised in society today, particularly amongst older people. By scheduling weekly calls from our trained volunteers, Age UK's National Telephone Friendship Service provides older people with a chance to make a new friend from the comfort of their home.

As a Friendship Coordinator, you will play a vital role in coordinating and supporting the thousands of matches between our members and volunteers across the UK. Whether you are answering emails and calls, ensuring safeguarding measures are upheld or supporting members and volunteers through the onboarding processes, you will be helping to ensure this much needed service reaches those who need it most, in a safe and efficient manner.

Utilising your excellent customer service skills, you will be the first port of call to support our volunteers and older members - so you'll need to be comfortable spending a lot of time on the phone and communicating by email. You'll also need to be passionate about supporting older people and have a good understanding of older people's needs.

This role can either be based at our office in Blackpool, or in Ashburton Devon. We offer a hybrid model of home and office based-working, so you will need to be within a reasonable distance of either the Blackpool or Devon office and be willing to travel there regularly. As a guide, the team currently work from the office once a fortnight but please be aware this could increase in the future.

You will work a 35-hour working week, 5 days out of 7 with start and end times between 8am and 6pm. It will include weekend and bank holiday shifts, which will be arranged on a rota basis.

In your Supporting Statement, please include examples of how you meet the Must Have criteria below.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals to join our friendly and supportive Friendship team - if this sounds like you, please apply for immediate consideration.

Please note: before joining the National Services team at Age UK, we want to be open that the organisation is in a period of change. Age UK works as a network of over 100 independent partners, with national services delivered by the charity and local services delivered by partners across the UK. Our new strategy means more services will be delivered locally in future, although we think our National Services will continue to play an important role. You would be joining a team that is evolving and changing to develop new ways of supporting older people, and we want you to have this context as you consider your application.

Last date for applications Thursday 22 nd January 2026.

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Skills and knowledge:

• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal. A, I, T
• Confident and friendly telephone manner. A, I
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office. A, I, T
• Ability to manage a busy workload. A, I

Personal Attributes:

• A passion for supporting older people. A, I
• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity. A
• Being a positive team player. A, I

Great to haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience:

• Experience supporting volunteers. A, I
• Experience of working with older people over the phone. A, I

Skills & Knowledge:

• An understanding of older people’s issues. A, ...

Family Support Centre Housekeeper

Location: The Joshua Tree Support Centre, Sandiway, CW8 2GW
Hours: 20 hours per week (Mon-Friday 10am-2pm as standard but flexibility will be
required)
Contract: Fixed term, Part-Time
Salary: £23,962 FTE
Reports to: Family Support Team Leader

A warm welcome starts with you
At  The  Joshua  Tree,  we  support  families  affected  by  childhood  cancer,  providing
emotional, health and wellbeing support throughout their journey and beyond.
Our Family Support Centre is a place where families can breathe, find comfort, and feel
at home. We’re recruiting for a new Centre Housekeeper Role to help us maintain high
standards, deliver a warm home-from home experience and ensure safety through
rigorous infection control measures. The person we will appoint will take pride in
creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment where every visitor feels cared for
the moment they walk through the door.
About the role
As our Centre Housekeeper, you’ll be much more than a cleaner. You’ll be the friendly
face who helps to ensure families support sessions run smoothly, offering a warm
greeting, making a cup of tea, keeping activity rooms clean and ready for use.
Adapting to the operational challenges that come with a fast paced, changing
environment. You’ll make sure every corner of the Centre, including our family
accommodation, is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort.
You’ll also support staff and volunteers to create a space that truly feels special to the
families who visit us.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:

•  Naturally warm, friendly and approachable.
•  Proud of keeping things clean, organised and welcoming.
•  Comfortable chatting with families and putting people at ease.
•  A team player who can also work independently and use initiative.
•  Flexible and reliable, with a “can-do” attitude.
•  Experienced in housekeeping, cleaning or hospitality.
•  Understanding of high cleaning standards and infection control practices.
•  Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
•  Well-organised, with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
•  Flexible and able to adapt to the changing needs of the Centre.
•  Capable of meeting the physical demands of the role.

•  Positive attitude and commitment to the values of the charity.

Key Responsibilities
Centre Environment & Housekeeping

•  Carry out all cleaning duties before and during activities within the Centre to a

consistently high standard.

•  Maintain laundry, linen and kitchen areas, ensuring regular washing and stock

rotation.

•  Ensure safe and economic use of cleaning materials and equipment; assist with

ordering cleaning supplies and maintaining stock levels.

•  Take pride in creating a warm, tidy, and welcoming environment for families,

visitors and staff.

•  Support volunteers assisting with household and hospitality duties.
•  Monitor the centre during sessions, identifying and reporting any areas of

concern relating to safety, cleanliness, or family needs.

•  Adhere to health and safety, safeguarding, and infection control procedures at all

times.

Hospitality & Front of House

•  Provide a friendly and reassuring presence to families and visitors.
•  Welcome guests, offer refreshments, and help create a calm and caring

atmosphere.

•  Support the smooth running of the Centre, including preparing rooms for

meetings, activities, or wellbeing sessions.

•  Occasionally assist with setting up events at the Centre.
•  Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity at all times.

Teamwork & Charity Engagement

•  Work collaboratively with the Family Support and Volunteer Teams.
•  Attend relevant training, supervision and team meetings.
•  Support brand or fundraising activities, as directed by your line manager.
•  Contribute to the continuous improvement of our service by offering feedback

and ideas.

Why join us?
You’ll be part of a caring, committed team making a real difference to families facing the
challenges of childhood cancer. You’ll help keep our Centre the safe, comforting place
it’s meant to be, a space filled with warmth, dignity and hope.

We offer:

•  A welcoming and supportive work environment.

•  Training and ongoing development.
•  The chance to be part of a charity that changes lives every day.