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Sight Support Intern – Join Seescape

Seescape is delighted to offer an exciting Sight Support Internship as part of the Get Set Progress (GSP) Programme, delivered in partnership with Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and RNIB. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is blind or partially sighted to gain meaningful, hands-on experience within a supportive, inclusive charity environment.

About the Role

  • Job title: Sight Support Intern
  • Location: Glenrothes (office-based with some flexibility)
  • Salary: Real Living Wage
  • Contract: Fixed term, 9 months
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
  • Reporting to: Sight Support Team Leader

This internship offers the chance to build skills, confidence, and experience across multiple departments while making a genuine difference to people living with sight loss in Fife.

About Seescape

Seescape is Fife’s leading provider of support services for people with visual impairment. We are dedicated to helping individuals live independently, safely, and confidently.

Our services include:

  • Information and advice
  • Rehabilitation and mobility support
  • Assistive technology training
  • Befriending and social opportunities

Everything we do is focused on empowering people to achieve their personal goals and remove barriers caused by sight loss.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Sight Support Intern, you will gain varied, practical experience, including:

  • Supporting clients with independent living skills alongside our Rehabilitation team
  • Assisting with grant applications for individuals
  • Helping with reception and administrative tasks
  • Supporting client enquiries and service delivery
  • Taking part in client assessments and care planning
  • Maintaining accurate records and case notes
  • Supporting the use of assistive aids and technologies
  • Contributing to risk assessments and safe working practices

This is a dynamic, hands-on role where no two days are the same.

Who Can Apply

This role includes a Genuine Occupational Requirement that applicants must be blind or partially sighted, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

You’ll also need to:

  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Be able to travel to London for GSP development events (costs covered)
  • Not have previously completed a Get Set Progress internship

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, positive, and ready to learn. You don’t need extensive experience – just the right attitude.

Key qualities include:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Good organisation and time management
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Basic IT skills
  • Commitment to inclusion and equality

What You’ll Gain

As part of the Get Set Progress programme, you’ll benefit from:

  • Valuable experience in the charity sector
  • Structured training and development (online and in-person)
  • A dedicated mentor for support and guidance
  • Opportunities to connect with senior leaders in the sight loss sector
  • Access to the TPT “Works For Me” Employment Programme, including:
    • CV and application support
    • Interview skills
    • Job searching guidance

This internship is designed to help you take the next step towards employment.

How to Apply

Closing date: Friday 24 July at 5pm

To apply or find out more:

  • Email: info@seescape.org.uk
  • Download the application form here

For the application form in a different format, please contact Gemma Dickson, Operations Manager at mailto: Gemma.Dickson@seescape.org.uk

For an informal chat about the role, contact:
Evelyn Hickman, Sight Support Team Leader
01592 644979 (Ext 2014)
mailto: evelyn.hickman@seescape.org.uk

Additional info

As this role forms part of the Get Set Progress Internship Programme, we will share your name and email address with Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT). This enables TPT to monitor participation in the Programme, confirm eligibility having not previously taken part and where appropriate, to offer employment support services to applicants who are unsuccessful. We process and share this information in accordance with UK GDPR and our recruitment privacy notice.

Take the first step in your career and help make a real difference in people’s lives.