Jobs
Driver
Sedgley
£9.50 per hour rising to £10.42 per hour from 1st April 2023
8 hours per week – flexibility required
The purpose of this role is to safely transport customers between the Beacon Centre in Sedgley and their homes. The ideal candidate will ensure the safety of the clients when in the minibus and when accessing the services at Beacon, this will involve the use of aids such as wheelchair clamps, the minibus tail lift and any other relevant equipment.
The successful candidate must have a full, clean driving licence including category D1, they will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
In return, we offer flexible working, on site restaurant facilities, competitive benefits including generous holiday allowance, Simply Health Cash Plan and pension, plus a fun environment, led by an inspirational CEO.
If you are interested in applying for the above vacancy please visit our website www.beaconvision.org for an application form and to see the Job Description.
Closing date: 30th March 2023
Please note: If you do not hear within three weeks of applying please assume you have been unsuccessful. If sufficient number of applicants are found for interview the advert for the role may be removed before the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Befriending Coordinator
Based Sedgley, some travel through Beacon’s operating area may be required
£22000 – £25000 per annum pro rata
30 hours per week, Monday – Friday with some flexible working required
Fixed term for 12 months
We have an exciting new opportunity within our team for an enthusiastic, reliable and caring individual who is interested in developing and coordinating Beacon’s befriending program, empowering people to build their independence, confidence and networks.
You will coordinate Beacon’s befriending service, providing a person-centred service to our members, from managing referrals and conducting initial assessments to supporting with the recruitment of volunteers, maintaining systems and compiling reports.
The successful candidate will have some experience of working with people with disabilities or vulnerable adults and will have experience of managing a project and achieving results. Excellent people skills and IT literacy are also essential skills. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
In return Beacon offers excellent benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, Simply Health Cash Plan and generous pension scheme
If you are interested in applying for the above vacancy please visit our website www.beaconvision.org for an application form and to see the Job Description.
Closing date: 28th March 2023
Please note: If you do not hear within three weeks of applying please assume you have been unsuccessful. If sufficient number of applicants are found for interview the advert for the role may be removed before the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Food and Drink Assistant (Casual)
Sedgley
£9.50 per hour
Casual hours to cover shifts over a 7 day period including evenings and weekends.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable new team member to join our food and drink team on a casual basis, undertaking basic food and drink preparation, serving food and drink to customers and members, and operating our tills.
To find out more and to apply for this role, please visit our website www.beaconvision.org.
Please Note: If sufficient number of applicants are found for interview the advert for the role may be removed before the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Please note: If you do not hear within four weeks of applying please assume you have been unsuccessful.
Assistant Shop Manager (Casual)
9.66 per hour
Casual hours working at any of our shop locations as required, including Bloxwich, Bilston, Penkridge, Cannock, Wolverhampton, Sedgley and Halesowen
The ideal candidate will be able to travel to each of our Beacon Shop locations in order to cover holidays, sickness and busy periods. You will have proven retail and customer service experience, as well as experience of supervising staff and/or volunteers. The successful candidate will also have a working knowledge of EPOS systems and be able to maximise sales with regard to stock control, pricing of merchandise and quality control.
To find out more and to apply for this role, please visit our website www.beaconvision.org.
Please Note: If sufficient number of applicants are found for interview the advert for the role may be removed before the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Please note: If you do not hear within four weeks of applying please assume you have been unsuccessful.
Care and Support Worker
£ 9.66 – 9.94 per hour
Sedgley and surrounding area
At Beacon we have dedicated team members who are chosen for their compassionate natures as well as their qualifications and experience. We provide relationship centred care, placing the individual needs of the customer at the very centre of all we do.
Working as part of the staff team across the full range of Beacon’s care delivery services including residential care, health and wellbeing centre and the community, we are currently looking to recruit casual Care and Support Workers. Please note this is a casual position with no set working hours, instead we’ll offer plenty of flexible working opportunities to suit you
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are flexible
- Can work weekends where necessary
- Have experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Are excellent communicators
- Are empathetic, patient and have a caring nature
- A qualification within the health and social care industry is desirable.
All successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, have a full driving licence and access to their own vehicle. Personal or paid experience in care will be a distinct advantage.
Please note: If you do not hear within four weeks of applying please assume you have been unsuccessful.
Volunteer Opportunity
Bus Buddy
Join us on a journey and you might just discover something new about yourself.
We’re looking for Beacon Buddy Volunteers to join our transport team on the roads around the region.
Each year we travel thousands of miles transporting people impacted by sight loss to activities and on trips.
Our new volunteer role has been created to befriend those using our transport service and help them on and off our minibuses.
If you’d like to find out more you can view the description below and call us on 01902 880 111 or email people@beaconvision.org.
TRUSTEE VACANCIES
Do you want to make a visible difference for people with sight loss?
Beacon Centre for the Blind is a charity with a 145-year heritage of supporting people affected by sight loss. Like most charities, we have been significantly impacted by the pandemic however, we are more determined than ever to help those who need us most.
It is an exciting time to join our charity, with new ways to support our members as we emerge from lockdown as well as projects to develop and launch.
We’d welcome those with lived experience, who have been affected directly or indirectly by sight loss and/or have eye health experience. We are also seeking to ensure all of our members are represented on the Board, through a diverse and inclusive team.
If you are passionate about making a difference, we have a number of Trustee vacancies on a voluntary basis covering a variety of specialist roles including:
- Fundraising / Marketing
- Charity Retail
- Digital Inclusion
- Health & Social Care
But we are also keen to hear from anyone who is passionate about making a difference and wants to give something back to their community.
What is the role about:
You will work with the Chair and other trustees to provide guidance and support to all areas of the charity. Trustees are also expected to fulfil a legal role in ensuring the charity operates within its aims and expectations.
As a trustee you will join the main Board which meets four times a year, and we would also like you to join one of the two sub committees which also meet four times a year. Trustees are also encouraged to support Beacon fund raising events. As a Trustee you would also be in email and phone contact with relevant director and wider team if you particular skills and expertise are required.
You will be continually supported by the Chair and other trustees.
The first term of office for every Trustee shall be one year, followed by three years renewable for two further terms thereafter.
What is in it for you:
You will have the opportunity to:
- Utilise your skills for the public benefit through the support of a leading regional sight loss charity.
- Deepen your understanding of charity management and governance.
- Support the achievements of Beacon’s charitable objectives, resulting in a visible difference for people with sight loss.
- Feature on our website as well as blog opportunities and CSR links for your organisation/personal profile.
To apply, please send your CV along with a short covering letter of application to the contacts listed below. In your covering letter, please summarise your motivations and experiences for applying for the role.
Lisa Cowley, CEO: lcowley@beaconvision.org
Kathy Roper, Chair of Trustees: kroper@beaconvision.org
Supporting information:
Telephone Befriender (Voluntary role)
Taking the time to talk is important for us all right now.
Our telephone befriending service is a lifeline for people with sight loss during this pandemic.
We are on the lookout for new volunteers to be a friendly voice on the phone.
If you want to make a difference please come and join us.
If you want to find out more about the service or are interested in becoming one of our volunteers please e-mail people@beaconvision.org.
- Walking Volunteers -Volunteers are required to help support visually impaired people to walk round a secure outdoor environment. Some of our members need guides which will be the volunteers main role. We walk for an hour at a slow/steady pace. Must be happy to engage/chat with the members on the walk.
We walk on the last Friday of each month. 11am-12pm and 12pm-1pm in café afterwards. West Park, Bantock, Himley, local areas. An enhanced DBS check and two references will be required for this role.
- Shop Volunteers – Volunteering in one of our shops is an opportunity to learn and develop in retail, work as part of a great team and support Beacon at the same time. Tasks will involve arranging window displays, shelves and rails, serving customers on the till, maintaining the tidiness of the shop and steaming and pricing clothing. Volunteers will also receive certificated training.
- Lifestyle Volunteers – Based at our centre in Sedgley, the purpose of this role is to provide assistance to staff in delivering a varied programme of social and leisure activities in small groups and on a one-to-one basis, helping to support the visually impaired people who visit the centre. Hours available: 10am – 3pm, Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays.
An enhanced DBS check and two references will be required for this role.
To apply or learn more, please contact the People Team at people@beaconvision.org or call 01902 880 111.
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