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Work with us

Focus Birmingham is an independent local charity that provides information, advice, support and care for people with visual impairment and complex needs. As a member of our staff team of knowledgeable and caring experts, we will help you continue to develop your skills, and provide you with the satisfaction of undertaking challenging and vital work that makes positive changes to the lives of the people we support.

Our charity HQ is based in Harborne, Birmingham. On-site we have a Low Vision Centre providing a comprehensive range of services enabling people to use their vision. From here we also run a programme of sight loss support services and multiple city-wide community engagement projects and activities. The site also hosts our Complex Needs Support Day Service which supports over 95 service users with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

We also have a CQC registered supported living scheme in Kings Norton, Birmingham, consisting of 14 self-contained specially adapted living spaces for individuals with sight loss and complex needs.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• A great work life balance with a normal working week of 35 hours for full time staff
• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement and for some roles, where possible, flexible working will be considered
• Excellent staff development programme
• Pleasant working environment and subsidised canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering opportunities

If you are interested in our volunteering opportunities you will find the latest roles here.

Current Vacancies:

Passenger Assistant Support Worker

Drivers

Head of Facilities Management

Marketing & Engagement Assistant

Support Worker/ Information, Advice and Guidance Co-Ordinator

Latest

Activity Support Volunteer
IT Support Volunteer
Catering Assistant
Photography Club

Join our photography club and learn all about the different ways you can take photos. Call: 0121 4785222

Jobs

Browse Focus Birmingham's current vacancies and understand how you can help us support people living with sight loss and complex disabilities.
Volunteer roles

Focus Birmingham offer a range of volunteering opportunities helping you can new skills, experience and giving back to the community. You can find a list of our roles on the volunteer roles page.
Our team

The Focus Birmingham senior leadership team (SLT) is responsible to the board of trustees and assumes responsibility for the daily planning and management of the charity.
Contact us
Befriending Service

Need a regular chat? Our team of volunteers offer a vital service to help tackle isolation in the local community. Find out more about our befriending service by calling - 0121 478 5222 and apply via the Focus Telephone Befriending System
Supported Living

We provide a specially adapted supported living scheme in Kings Norton providing 24 hr care to support adults with visual impairment and other disabilities to live independently
Low Vision Clinic

Our low vision clinic is here to support people with a visual impairment and assist them to learn how to use remaining sight to its best potential.
Apply to volunteer

Register your interest to volunteer and help us to make a real difference.
Admissions

If you are considering the next step for your child then Focus is the place to join. Our person centred care is all about giving the individual choice, rights to independence and the skills to live independent lives.
Telephone Befriending Service

The Focus Birmingham volunteer team offer support and telephone befriending, ideal for anyone who would like a regular friendly chat at the same time every week. Apply now using the Focus Telephone Befriending System. You can fill it in yourself or ask a family member or friend to do it for you. Once complete we will match you with a suitable volunteer and schedule the calls... it's as easy as that!