Jobs & Careers with Piers Linney - 225

PROMOTION

'I PROMOTE THE
SERVICE AT EVENTS'
THERE
ARE AROUND
360,000 PEOPLE
REGISTERED AS
BLIND OR PARTIALLY
SIGHTED IN
THE UK

Sarah works for the RNIB's
reading service
'We've just launched
a new digital library
of talking books and
magazines and my job
is to help promote
the service as well
as helping customers with any queries
or problems they may have.
'I go to events to promote the reading
service and support customers over
the phone and by email.'

Product Quality and Compliance
ecuti e t
B s office
in Peterborough

Opportunities aplenty
There is always a huge range of different
vacancies across the UK and the RNIB is
constantly seeking talented and enthusiastic
people to join its team. There are current
openings for Teaching Assistants, Social
Care Support Workers and Administrators...

Teaching Assistants - at the
RNIB Three Spires Academy
This is a primary school for children aged
from three to 11 years who have special
educational needs, including moderate
and severe learning difﬁculties, as well as
sight problems. Around half of the pupils
also have an additional diagnosis of autism.

'OUR BRAND IS VITAL'
Simon works for the digital team
'I work with all the
teams at RNIB to write
great copy for our
website. I make sure
that everything is up to
date, interesting and in
line with our brand and strategy - it's
vital. I check what people are looking at
on the site, and make updates to pages
to ensure they c n e si y find wh t they
are looking for.'

The RNIB is looking to appoint a number
of hardworking and energetic teaching
assistants. The organisation offers a role
that is varied, challenging and rewarding.
This is an exciting time to join the RNIB.
You'll work as a part of a team in a class
to support and assist the teacher in the
daily management and education of our
pupils. Experience of working with children
with special educational needs is essential
as is the ability to communicate effectively,
both verbally and in writing.

Social Care Support Workers
- at Kathleen Chambers House
This care home is for 39 residents, offering
full care and support to older people with
sight loss and additional disabilities.
RNIB is looking for Social Care Support
Workers to provide this care and support
to the residents, working within the
organisation and legislative guidelines.
You are required to have knowledge of
the needs of older people and be able
to communicate effectively with people
who have a variety of different needs. It is
important you're able to remain calm under
pressure and have the ability to deal with
challenging situations, should they arise.
Successful applicants will be given
full on-the-job training and professional
development to NVQ/QCF Diploma level 2
in Health and Social Care.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join
RNIB's Sales Team in Peterborough, in
the role of Product Quality and Compliance
Executive. This is an ideal role for someone
who has thorough experience in product
and compliance testing and would like
to develop their skills and help further
improve the product quality range for
the organisation's customers.
You'll be responsible for undertaking
risk assessments and testing on all
products prior to launch, to ensure they
are ﬁt for purpose and comply with all
relevant legislation.
To be successful in this role, you will
have experience of carrying out product
inspections and risk assessments, along
with knowledge of European legislation,
directives and product testing such as
CE, Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(ROHS), Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE), battery and portable
appliance testing (PAT) testing.
To apply for any current job vacancies,
go to www.rnib.org.uk/jobs and complete
one of the quick and easy application
forms. Alternatively, call 0207 391 2070.

MORE INFORMATION
Visit www.rnib.org.uk/aboutus
http://www.rnib.org.uk/jobs http://www.rnib.org.uk/aboutus
Jobs & Careers with Piers Linney

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Jobs & Careers with Piers Linney
