Job Description
The purpose of this role is to work nationally to identify visually impaired children and their families who will benefit from the First Steps project by providing accessible and fun tools and ongoing support to young people aged 3 – 11 years. The role of the First Steps Project Officer will be to ensure that young people are encouraged, supported and most importantly listened to as we take them on their ‘First Steps’ to a more active lifestyle.
To develop and manage the BBS First Steps project to help address the inequalities of sporting and physical activity provision for visually impaired children living across the UK.

Main roles and responsibilities:
Identify/recruit visually impaired children aged between 3 – 11 years to be the beneficiaries of First Steps.
Develop a relationship and rapport with the children and their families/ carers to provide support and motivation throughout the lifetime of the project.
Identify sporting partners and organisations local to each child to encourage the child and their support network (family members/carers) to take their preferred next steps in maintaining a physically active lifestyle and promote a ‘habit for life’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with this commitment, we require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
If you have any questions regarding the role or application process, please contact Alaina for an informal discussion on 01926 424247.

How to apply
Please visit www.britishblindsport.org.uk/about/jobs to download a full job advert, job description and application form. Please fill out the application form and send to sarah@britishblindsport.org.uk or post to British Blind Sport, 19 Coventry Road, Cubbington, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 7JN