Recruitment alert - Outreach Officer

Zebra Access is delighted to announce that funding from the Lottery's Know Your Neighbourhood Fund has been secured to develop outreach service for Deafened and Hard of Hearing people in the Black Country and surrounding areas by providing appropriate access to information and services. 

The new role of Outreach Officer will be instrumental in supporting Deafened and Hard of Hearing people with support from the Project Development Manager and team.

This is a project funded by the National Lottery’s Community Fund and candidates applying for this role will need to:

• Challenge new and existing barriers that many Deafened and Hard of Hearing people experience due to communication and society barriers (especially with face coverings).
• Develop and provide 1 to 1 and group support, activities and training to Deafened and Hard of Hearing people to build their stability, confidence and well-being, and ultimately engage in the wider society.
• Work with local and health organisations and partners to make sure their services and activity provision are accessible to Deafened and Hard of Hearing people to reduce social isolation and improve their well-being.
• Be a self-starter and able to work on your own initiative.
• Have experience of working and communicating with a range of Deafened and Hard of Hearing people in a various settings.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about:

• Supporting Deafened and Hard of Hearing people.
• Developing access to relevant services
• Improving Deafened and Hard of Hearing people’s access and communication needs.
• Working towards eliminating the barriers that Deafened and Hard of Hearing people face on a daily basis.

Job Title: Outreach Officer

Hours of Work: Fixed term contract commencing May 2023 until April 2025 based on 2 days per week (16 hours) equivalent. Flexible working is essential. Days/hours of work will be agreed upon appointment. 

Workplace: Based in Wolverhampton and working across the Black Country and surrounding areas, including working from home/remotely, as required.

Click here for Job Description and Personal Specification for this role.

If you feel that you are the kind of person we are looking for to lead and deliver this project, please apply accordingly below.

How to apply: 

• Send your CV and covering letter, stating why you feel you are the best person for this job, by email to: chris@zebra-access.com or by post to: Zebra Access, Creative Industries Centre, Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 9TG.

Application deadline: 17th April 2023 - 5pm.

Interviews will take place within couple of weeks after the deadline. 

Please contact Chris Beech at chris@zebra-access.com or on 01902 421919 if you have any further queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the vacancy.