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Community Sight Loss Advisor (East Lancashire)

Community Sight Loss Advisor – East Lancashire

Help people rediscover confidence, independence and connection. For nearly 160 years, Galloways has been supporting people affected by sight loss to live full and independent lives.

We’re now looking for a Community Sight Loss Advisor to support people across East Lancashire, providing practical advice, guidance and encouragement to help individuals navigate life with visual impairment.

This is a role where every conversation matters. You’ll work directly with people in their communities — helping them access support, build confidence and reconnect with the things that matter most to them.

If you’re passionate about supporting people, building community connections and making a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The details

• Location:Community-based across East Lancashire with an office base at Hyndburn Resource Centre (Cannon Street)
• Hours:18 hours per week
• Contract:Permanent
• Salary:£25,971 FTE (with annual pay progression rising to £30,107)

What this role is really about

This role is about supporting people to live well with sight loss.

You’ll be meeting individuals in the community, listening to their needs and helping them access the tools, services and support that allow them to maintain independence and confidence.

You may be:

• Supporting someone to access the right equipment or technology

• Connecting someone with local services or community groups

• Helping someone build the confidence to try new activities

• Providing reassurance and practical guidance following sight loss

Your role is to guide, empower and connect people to the support that helps them move forward.

What you could be doing

• Providing information, advice and guidance to people affected by sight loss

• Supporting individuals to access services, aids and equipment that improve independence

• Helping people build confidence, skills and community connections

• Supporting or delivering workshops, learning opportunities and support groups

• Building relationships with local organisations, health professionals and community groups

• Raising awareness of sight loss within the community

• Promoting Galloways services and developing referral pathways

• Managing a caseload and maintaining accurate records and reports

• Working with colleagues to deliver community activities and events

This is a hands-on community role — you’ll be meeting people, building relationships and helping ensure those affected by sight loss feel supported and connected.

Who we’re looking for

You don’t necessarily need experience working in sight loss, but you do need to be comfortable supporting people and building relationships in the community.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience providing information, advice or support to individuals

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Can build relationships with community groups and partner organisations

• Is organised and able to manage their own workload

• Is comfortable working independently in the community

• Has good administrative and IT skills

• Has a positive, proactive and solution-focused approach

It would also be helpful (but not essential) if you have experience in:

• Community work

• Disability support

• Health or social care

• The charity or voluntary sector

Why join Galloways?

• Make a real difference to people affected by sight loss

• Work as part of a supportive and passionate team

• Build strong relationships within local communities

• See the direct impact of your work every day

• Be part of an organisation with nearly 160 years of impact

Interested?

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Glen Sheader at glen.sheader@galloways.org.uk

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification to: recruitment@galloways.org.uk