Vacancies
Thank you for considering a career with Deafblind Scotland. Details of our current vacancies are listed below. Please download the relevant application packs and return completed application forms to hr@dbscotland.org.uk
Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with adults who are 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, develop vital communication skills and re-establish social connections.
Carers Advice Project (Fife)
Funded by Health & Social Care Integration
JOB TITLE: Project Officer
COMPANY: Deafblind Scotland
BASE: This position involves remote travel throughout Fife with occasional visits to Deafblind Scotland Learning & Development Centre, 1 Neasham Drive, Kirkintilloch.
CONTRACTED HOURS: 35 hours per week
SALARY/BAND/GRADE Salary Scale - £24,715 - £29,229 Point (26 – 31)
TERM Permanent Contract 25 days annual leave and 12 public holidays (pro-rata)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Programme Leader
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Operations
Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with deafblind people or those at risk of developing a second or dual sensory loss. Our ambitions are high for people with sensory loss, particularly those who are deafblind and we are therefore at the cutting edge of finding ways to support them to lead their most meaningful lives. The Carers Advice Project is a support service for carers, and those carers may themselves have a sensory impairment as well as or instead of the person they care for. The project operates in Fife to support people to access their rights so they can have a better quality of life and to reduce socio-economic and health inequalities. This post will also involve travel across Fife with occasional travel required to & from our office in Kirkintilloch.
Deafblind Scotland provides information & specialist knowledge in many inclusive forms of communication relied on by people with sensory loss including Braille/Moon, BSL/Tactile BSL, Deafblind Manual & Audio.
The project officer will work with the carers affected by sensory impairment within this project which is part of our Connect2Support Programme. Overall ensuring the carers affected by sensory impairment, who are amongst the most disadvantaged in society, are provided with specialist support which enables them & those they care for to access their rights and navigate the systems, services and support that can improve their lives.
Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026 at 5.00 pm.
Interviews will take place Tuesday 26th May 2026.
For an application pack, please contact HR@dbscotland.org.uk. Any enquiries or questions, please contact wr@dbscotland.org.uk
Alternatively download the job description and application form below:
Guide Communicator - Ayrshire (BSL skilled)
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Flexibility and an excellent work/life balance. You can benefit from choosing your own hours of work, to suit around your schedule
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Minimum rate of £13.45p/h plus mileage
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23 days Annual Leave plus 6 Public Holidays
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Both sessional and fixed hour contracts available
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Part time or full time roles. Work during the day, in evenings, split shifts and weekends available
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Funded SVQs, Deafblind Manual and British Sign Language courses. Various other training opportunities available.
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Support to register with the SSSC and PVG scheme
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Access to Health Assured plan and Wellbeing offers
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Access to work for BSL Interpreters available for Deaf employees.
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We welcome drivers with own car or those happy to utilise public transport
Do you have excellent communication skills and want to make a difference in the lives of deafblind people?
Deafblind Scotland are recruiting Guide/Communicators to work across Scotland to support deafblind adults to live independent lives and maintain links within their communities. Guide/Communicators support deafblind adults in the areas of communication, information, and mobility. At Deafblind Scotland we are committed to lifelong support and as our service users age there may be some elements of personal care required.
Whether you are already working in social care or looking for a career change please get in touch.
We require employees to have a satisfactory level of written English and effective communication skills to support individuals with hearing loss.
Full training in Guiding and Communication Tactics is provided. No experience necessary but is beneficial.
If you want to find out more about the role and wish to discuss before applying, please contact Heather Black on 0141 777 5823 or Elaine Henson on 0141 777 7774.
Alternatively download the job description and application form below:
Guide Communicator - Falkirk (Bilingual Urdu)
We are seeking an individual to be trained as a Guide/Communicator in the Falkirk area to support a deafblind adult, whose first language is Urdu, to live an independent life and maintain links within their community. Hours of work would be 23 hours per week with the occasional additional support required.
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Flexibility and an excellent work/life balance. You can benefit from choosing your own hours of work, to suit around your schedule
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Minimum rate of £13.45p/h plus mileage
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23 days Annual Leave plus 6 Public Holidays
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Both sessional and fixed hour contracts available
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Part time or full time roles. Work during the day, in evenings, split shifts and weekends available
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Funded SVQs, Deafblind Manual and British Sign Language courses. Various other training opportunities available.
-
Support to register with the SSSC and PVG scheme
-
Access to Health Assured plan and Wellbeing offers
-
Access to work for BSL Interpreters available for Deaf employees.
-
We welcome drivers with own car or those happy to utilise public transport
Do you have excellent communication skills and want to make a difference in the lives of deafblind people?
Deafblind Scotland are recruiting Guide/Communicators to work across Scotland to support deafblind adults to live independent lives and maintain links within their communities. Guide/Communicators support deafblind adults in the areas of communication, information, and mobility. At Deafblind Scotland we are committed to lifelong support and as our service users age there may be some elements of personal care required.
Whether you are already working in social care or looking for a career change please get in touch.
We require employees to have a satisfactory level of written English and effective communication skills to support individuals with hearing loss.
Full training in Guiding and Communication Tactics is provided. No experience necessary but is beneficial.
If you want to find out more about the role and wish to discuss before applying, please contact Heather Black on 0141 777 5823 or Elaine Henson on 0141 777 7774.
Alternatively download the job description and application form below:
Job Description - Guide Communicator
Guide/Communicator - Inverclyde (BSL skilled)
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Flexibility and an excellent work/life balance. You can benefit from choosing your own hours of work, to suit around other commitments
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Minimum rate of £13.45p/h plus mileage
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23 days Annual Leave plus 6 Public Holidays
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Both sessional and fixed hour contracts available
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Part time or full time roles. Work during the day, in evenings, split shifts and weekends available
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Excellent career opportunities
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Funded SVQs, Deafblind Manual and British Sign Language courses. Various other training opportunities available.
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Support to register for professional membership with the SSSC
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PVG membership fee waiver until 31st March 2023
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Access to Health Assured plan, company pension and Wellbeing offers
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We welcome drivers with own car or those happy to utilise public transport
Do you have excellent communication skills and want to make a difference in the lives of deafblind people?
Deafblind Scotland are recruiting Guide/Communicators with British Sign Language (BSL) skills within Inverclyde to support deafblind adults to live independent lives and maintain links within their communities. Guide/Communicators support deafblind adults in the areas of communication, information, and mobility. At Deafblind Scotland we are committed to lifelong support and as our service users age there may be some elements of personal care required.
Whether you are already working in social care or looking for a career change please get in touch.
Full training in Guiding and Communication Tactics is provided. No experience necessary but is beneficial.
If you want to find out more about the role and wish to discuss before applying, please contact Heather Black on 0141 777 5823 or Elaine Henson on 0141 777 7774.
Job Description - Guide Communicator
Guide/Communicator - Glasgow
Guide/Communicators
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Flexibility and an excellent work/life balance. You can benefit from choosing your own hours of work, to suit around other commitments
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Minimum rate of £13.45p/h plus mileage
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23 days Annual Leave plus 6 Public Holidays
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Both sessional and fixed hour contracts available
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Part time or full time roles. Work during the day, in evenings, split shifts and weekends available
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Excellent career opportunities
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Funded SVQs, Deafblind Manual and British Sign Language courses. Various other training opportunities available.
-
Support to register for professional membership with the SSSC
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PVG membership fee waiver until 31st March 2023
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Access to Health Assured plan, company pension and Wellbeing offers
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Access to own car required for work purposes
Do you have excellent communication skills and want to make a difference in the lives of deafblind people?
Deafblind Scotland are recruiting Guide/Communicators with British Sign Language (BSL) skills within Glasgow to support deafblind adults to live independent lives and maintain links within their communities. Guide/Communicators support deafblind adults in the areas of communication, information, and mobility. At Deafblind Scotland we are committed to lifelong support and as our service users age there may be some elements of personal care required.
Whether you are already working in social care or looking for a career change please get in touch.
Full training in Guiding and Communication Tactics is provided. No experience necessary but is beneficial.
If you want to find out more about the role and wish to discuss before applying, please contact Heather Black on 0141 777 5823 or Elaine Henson on 0141 777 7774.