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Project Officer - Deafblind Scotland
Created: 07/05/2026
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesPost: Project OfficerOrganisation: Deafblind ScotlandContract: PermanentHours: 35 hours per weekSalary: £24,715 - £29,229Location: This position involves remote travel throughout Fife with occasional visits to Deafblind Scotland Learning & Development Centre, 1 Neasham Drive, KirkintillochDeafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with deafblind people or those at risk of developing a second or dual sensory loss. The organisation's ambitions are high for people with sensory loss, particularly those who are deafblind and they 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 and 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 their 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 and those they care for to access their rights and navigate the systems, services and support that can improve their lives.
How to apply
Please e-mail [email protected] for an application pack.
If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact [email protected]
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Monday 18 May 2026.
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