Advocacy and Community Officer for people with hearing loss

18 hours per week - £16,901 – £19,714 pro rata, depending on experience and qualifications.

Closing date: Friday 21 May 2010

Interview date: TBC

deafPLUS is a registered medium-sized charity and company limited by guarantee working to encourage integration and equality between deaf and hearing people in all areas of life. We provide a range of services from Advocacy to Employment across seven centres around the UK.

In July 2009, deafPLUS began operating in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES). Funded by the Council, we provide a range of services to people with hearing and sight loss. To strengthen the service provided in B&NES we are looking to appoint a Community & Advocacy Officer for people with hearing loss to our busy team.

The postholder will develop and deliver an information, advice, advocacy and equipment services to clients who have acquired a hearing loss. This will include working on a one to one basis with clients. An awareness and understanding of older people's issues together with excellent communication skills is required for this position.

Based in central Bath, the successful candidates will be required to travel throughout B&NES to meet clients in their own homes, run outreach services and work within local communities to establish social and support group activities.

Contact:
David Harris, Centre Manager, deafPLUS Bath
7 Green Park Station, Bath BA1 1JB
Telephone: 01225 446 555
Textphone / fax: 01225 333 505
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Please note that we do not accept CVs in lieu of completed application forms. deafPLUS is an Equal Opportunity employer. You can download an application pack from this website by clicking on Downloads in the above menu bar.