Social Inclusion Officer at Newcastle Vision Support

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline:

Based: Newcastle

Salary: £16,327 Per Annum

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Officer

Hours: 24 Hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term until July 2027

Newcastle Vision Support (NVS) is seeking a compassionate and organised Social Inclusion Officer to help create inclusive, engaging, and supportive events and activities for visually impaired individuals in our community.

About the Role

As Social Inclusion Officer, you’ll play a vital role in enabling visually impaired service users to participate fully in our activities. You’ll organise and lead group activities, coordinate volunteers, and contribute to fundraising efforts, all while ensuring a safe and welcoming space tailored to the needs of our members.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate group sessions and events
• Recruit, support, and coordinate volunteers
• Ensure health and safety and risk assessments are completed
• Liaise with external speakers and professionals
• Collect and report data for monitoring and funding purposes
• Assist with fundraising activities

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Empathy for our visually impaired members
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• IT literate
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate professionally at all levels
• Commitment to equality and diversity
• Ensure confidentiality is always observed
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check

Desirable:

• Experience working with visually impaired individuals
• Risk assessment experience
• Safeguarding Adults Level 2 certificate
• Familiarity with CRM databases

How to Apply