Jobs
We provide life-changing support for those living with sight loss, but we couldn’t do it without our amazing team members. Whether you’re looking for a new step in your career, or fancy volunteering in your spare time, you couldn’t wish for a more friendly and rewarding place to work than Beacon.
To apply for a role, please return a completed application form to people@beaconvision.org, or contact 01902 880111 and ask for a member of the People Team. An accessible version of the form is available below, and if you need it in another format, please let us know.
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The Beacon Centre is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Location: Sedgley and within the local community
Hours per Week: 8 hours, flexibility required, additional hours available
£12.25 per hour
The purpose of this role is to safely transport customers between their homes and Beacon Centre in Sedgley or other activities in the community. The ideal candidate will ensure the safety of the clients when in the minibus and when accessing the services at Beacon, this will involve the use of aids such as wheelchair clamps, the minibus tail lift and any other relevant equipment.
This role will mainly involve working 4 hours per day on Tuesday and Wednesday 08.15 – 10.15am and 14.45 – 16.45pm, however, flexibility will be required to work over 5 days to cover driver absence/leave when necessary.
There may also be opportunity for additional hours on a casual basis for ad-hoc activities requiring transport including community activities, events and supporting our retail drivers.
The successful candidate must have a full, clean driving licence including category D1, they will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and be willing to complete MIDAS training.
In return, we offer flexible working, competitive benefits including generous holiday allowance, Simply Health Cash Plan and pension.
If you are interested in applying for the above vacancy please complete and return an application form to people@beaconvision.org or to Beacon Centre for the Blind, Wolverhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, WV4 6AZ.
Closing date: 23rd February 2026
Please Note: If sufficient number of applicants are found for interview the advert for the role may be removed before the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Location: Sedgley
Hours per Week: Casual, flexibility required
£ 12.45 -12.65 per hour
At Beacon we have dedicated team members who are chosen for their compassionate natures as well as their competence, reliability and experience. We provide person centred care, placing the individual needs of the client at the very centre of all we do.
Shift times are generally 6am -2pm, 2pm – 10pm or night shifts, however, please note this is initially a casual position with no set working hours, instead we’ll offer flexible working opportunities with the possibility of moving to a permanent contract.
We are specifically looking for candidates who:
- Are flexible
- Have experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Are excellent communicators
- Are empathetic, patient and have a caring nature
- A qualification within the health and social care industry is desirable.
All successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Personal or paid experience in care will be a distinct advantage.
Please note: If you do not hear within four weeks of applying please assume you have been unsuccessful.