Project Officer, Fife
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,715 i £29,229 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Fife, Scotland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Deafblind Scotland |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with adults living with dual sensory loss. We also support other single sensory impaired adults with a visual loss or deafness, who can benefit from our services. Our ambitions are high for people with sensory loss, particularly those with dual sensory loss, and we are therefore at the cutting edge of finding ways to support people to lead their most meaningful lives.
Deafblindness can be a devastating condition that can make daily life extremely challenging and many people with dual sensory loss become isolated. Our services can make a difference to their lives; enabling people to regain confidence, gain vital communication skills & 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.
As an expansion of our existing Connect2Support Programme our Carers Advice Project is a support service for carers, and those carers may themselves have a sensory loss as well as or instead of the person they care for, in Fife, to access their rights so they can have a better quality of life, aiming to reduce socio-economic & health inequalities. This will be done through conducting needs assessments, determining the support required to improve the lives of carers affected by sensory impairment & provide information & support when needs are identified. Assistance to complete application forms for benefits, referrals to specific services, advocacy support & ongoing support will be an integral part of the project.
This bespoke project, focusing on carers to ensure their wellbeing, will be provided through a unique home visiting service. Many people with a sensory impairment are older, they may be a carer or being cared for. This can lead to barriers in activating rights such as a lack of access to technology. The Project Officer will take online technology to the visit so that information & any forms can be accessed in the client’s home. This is also an example of the added value the Carers Advice project will bring where carers in Fife affected by sensory loss will have access to other forms of support that DbS offer such as through internal referral to our technology project, communication & independent living skills, training and health & mental health improvement programmes. This may include supporting the wellbeing of carers by providing opportunities for mutual support.
This position involves remote travel throughout Fife with occasional visits to Deafblind Scotland Learning & Development Centre, Kirkintilloch.
The Project Officer will take every opportunity to involve carers affected by sensory loss and support them to build their confidence, leading to a more sustainable & independent lifestyle. The Project Officer will:
· Support carers affected by sensory loss to access their rights, leading to enhancement of their quality of life
· Conduct needs assessments determining the support required for carers & provide ongoing person-centred monitoring & support planning as required
· Support to access & apply for benefits and other allowances
· Research peer support groups, carers centres, respite care etc
· Provide appropriate & timely advice, information & advocacy support
· Carry out home visits
· Liaise with & make ongoing referrals to other agencies
· Raise awareness of needs & rights of carers affected by sensory impairment
· Collect and record data & monitoring information and maintain accurate records
· Co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of the project including liaising with Language Service Professionals (BSL Interpreters, Electronic Notetakers, Tactile Sign Language Interpreters etc.) to support fully inclusive communication within meetings and consultations etc
· Work with Senior Programme Leader & Colleagues to identify, build & maintain relationships and networking opportunities with local organisations
· Undertake & successfully complete training courses to support achieving outcomes of the project
· General advocacy, advice & information work relating to carers within the Fife area
· Support development of wellbeing activities for carers in Fife
· Support implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation strategy
· Prepare reports for Senior Programme Leader and contribute towards reporting to Head of Operations, Board & Funders, based on the monitoring and evaluation strategy
· Maintain a steady flow of information to the Senior Programme Leader
· Other tasks as required by the Chief Executive, Head of Operations and Head of Finance
The applicant will essentially have:
· Experience of developing projects & achieving project objectives
· Excellent written, verbal communication & report writing skills
· Flexible attitude in keeping with working for a small charity
· Ability to interact with people at all levels in an inclusive manner & to take a person-centred approach
· Experience & knowledge of working in an enabling role with carers and/or people with a disability or sensory loss
· A knowledge of general advocacy & welfare rights, focusing on carers rights
· Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
· Ability to organise time effectively and work on own initiative
· A willingness to travel across Fife with some travel required to/from our office in Kirkintilloch
· Computing skills – proficient in Microsoft Office
· Due to travel involved driving licence and access to a vehicle including business insurance
Desirable:
· British Sign Language skills or an enthusiasm to learn BSL and about deafblind people and their needs
· Knowledge of managing budgets
· Understanding of the policy landscape in Scotland as it affects carers and sensory impairment
· Knowledge of Fife area & services available
Closing date: 11 May 2026 at 5pm
Interviews: 26 May 2026
Enquires: wr@dbscotland.org.uk
Deafblindness can be a devastating condition that can make daily life extremely challenging and many people with dual sensory loss become isolated. Our services can make a difference to their lives; enabling people to regain confidence, gain vital communication skills & 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.
As an expansion of our existing Connect2Support Programme our Carers Advice Project is a support service for carers, and those carers may themselves have a sensory loss as well as or instead of the person they care for, in Fife, to access their rights so they can have a better quality of life, aiming to reduce socio-economic & health inequalities. This will be done through conducting needs assessments, determining the support required to improve the lives of carers affected by sensory impairment & provide information & support when needs are identified. Assistance to complete application forms for benefits, referrals to specific services, advocacy support & ongoing support will be an integral part of the project.
This bespoke project, focusing on carers to ensure their wellbeing, will be provided through a unique home visiting service. Many people with a sensory impairment are older, they may be a carer or being cared for. This can lead to barriers in activating rights such as a lack of access to technology. The Project Officer will take online technology to the visit so that information & any forms can be accessed in the client’s home. This is also an example of the added value the Carers Advice project will bring where carers in Fife affected by sensory loss will have access to other forms of support that DbS offer such as through internal referral to our technology project, communication & independent living skills, training and health & mental health improvement programmes. This may include supporting the wellbeing of carers by providing opportunities for mutual support.
This position involves remote travel throughout Fife with occasional visits to Deafblind Scotland Learning & Development Centre, Kirkintilloch.
The Project Officer will take every opportunity to involve carers affected by sensory loss and support them to build their confidence, leading to a more sustainable & independent lifestyle. The Project Officer will:
· Support carers affected by sensory loss to access their rights, leading to enhancement of their quality of life
· Conduct needs assessments determining the support required for carers & provide ongoing person-centred monitoring & support planning as required
· Support to access & apply for benefits and other allowances
· Research peer support groups, carers centres, respite care etc
· Provide appropriate & timely advice, information & advocacy support
· Carry out home visits
· Liaise with & make ongoing referrals to other agencies
· Raise awareness of needs & rights of carers affected by sensory impairment
· Collect and record data & monitoring information and maintain accurate records
· Co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of the project including liaising with Language Service Professionals (BSL Interpreters, Electronic Notetakers, Tactile Sign Language Interpreters etc.) to support fully inclusive communication within meetings and consultations etc
· Work with Senior Programme Leader & Colleagues to identify, build & maintain relationships and networking opportunities with local organisations
· Undertake & successfully complete training courses to support achieving outcomes of the project
· General advocacy, advice & information work relating to carers within the Fife area
· Support development of wellbeing activities for carers in Fife
· Support implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation strategy
· Prepare reports for Senior Programme Leader and contribute towards reporting to Head of Operations, Board & Funders, based on the monitoring and evaluation strategy
· Maintain a steady flow of information to the Senior Programme Leader
· Other tasks as required by the Chief Executive, Head of Operations and Head of Finance
The applicant will essentially have:
· Experience of developing projects & achieving project objectives
· Excellent written, verbal communication & report writing skills
· Flexible attitude in keeping with working for a small charity
· Ability to interact with people at all levels in an inclusive manner & to take a person-centred approach
· Experience & knowledge of working in an enabling role with carers and/or people with a disability or sensory loss
· A knowledge of general advocacy & welfare rights, focusing on carers rights
· Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
· Ability to organise time effectively and work on own initiative
· A willingness to travel across Fife with some travel required to/from our office in Kirkintilloch
· Computing skills – proficient in Microsoft Office
· Due to travel involved driving licence and access to a vehicle including business insurance
Desirable:
· British Sign Language skills or an enthusiasm to learn BSL and about deafblind people and their needs
· Knowledge of managing budgets
· Understanding of the policy landscape in Scotland as it affects carers and sensory impairment
· Knowledge of Fife area & services available
Closing date: 11 May 2026 at 5pm
Interviews: 26 May 2026
Enquires: wr@dbscotland.org.uk