Good organisational and empathic skills? Enjoy making a real difference to peoples' lives. Our Employment service helps people to secure placements in the workplace and guide people to fulfil their potential.
An enhanced Access NI check will be required for this role.
What will I be doing?
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To provide advice and support to blind and partially sighted people looking for work
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To respond to face to face and telephone enquiries at RNIB office and other appropriate venues
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Maintain records of contacts in a database and copies of correspondence sent etc in client files
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To provide /distribute information re RNIB services
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To promote and refer to other RNIB services
What skills can I bring to this role?
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Experience of and desire to work with people
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Respectful and sensitive to others needs
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Good listening and communication skills
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Computer literate
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Understanding of boundaries of confidentiality
What qualities do I need?
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A friendly and outgoing nature
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Good telephone manner
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Enjoy working as part of a team
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Confident meeting new people face to face
When will I be needed?
2 days per week
Location
RNIB Belfast
What will I gain from the role?
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Reimbursement of all travel expenses
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Development of interpersonal skills - communication and listening
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Direct work experience with Blind & Partially sighted people
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Training provided appropriate to role
What support will I be given?
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Induction
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Understanding Sight Loss Pack
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Expenses - all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed including expenses to attend training
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Supervision and support from your volunteer manager/ co-ordinator
How do I apply?
If you would like to apply for a role electronically, please download and complete the Application form (Word). If you would like the application form in a different format (such as standard print, large print, Braille or audio) or if you have any general enquiries, please contact the Volunteering Team on: 0845 603 0575 or 01733 375450 or email volunteering@rnib.org.uk