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Vista is a great place to work; our staff are experienced, caring and passionate about what they do, and in return we provide a fantastic working environment in which staff can flourish. If you join our team you will make a real difference to the lives of local people with sight loss.

The safety of the people we support always comes first, so some of our vacancies will require you to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply for a job, please fill out the online application form, or you can download the form to complete offline. For an alternative format, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@vistablind.org.uk or call 0116 249 8864.

To work at Vista, all staff are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless clinically exempt.
If you are having issues uploading a CV, please contact Vista Human Resources team on 0116 249 8805

We are recruiting now!

Low Vision Clinic Administrator REF: LVC/CS

  • Location Leicester LE3
  • Hours 15hrs per week
  • Pay £7,468.10 per annum
  • Closing date: 9 Dec 2021, noon

Vista is a charity that is dedicated to improving the lives of people with sight loss in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Vista’s vision is a world in which people with sight loss of all ages have choice and control over their lives and no-one experiences avoidable sight loss.

We have an Administrator’s opportunity available at our Low Vision Clinic, based at 117 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East.

You will be required to work 15 hours per week flexibly in-line with Leicester Royal Infirmary Eye Clinics usually Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays (subject to changes).

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WiLL Finance Officer - Fixed Term until June 2023 REF: WiLLFO30

  • Location Leicester, LE1
  • Hours 30 hrs per week
  • Pay £19,237.20 per annum
  • Closing date: 17 Dec 2021, noon

Work.Live.Leicestershire is a partnership employment support project, led by Vista. We work in the rural areas of Leicestershire to support people who are furthest from the labour market into employment, education, training, job searching and volunteering.

We are funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund and have so far supported over 180 people from across rural Leicestershire into work.

We are looking for a WiLL Finance Officer to join our Vista Finance Team on a fixed term basis.

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Payroll Accounts Assistant REF: FINPAA

  • Location Leicester
  • Hours 24 hrs per week
  • Pay £23,726.70 per annum (pro-rata)
  • Closing date: 30 Dec 2021, noon

Are you keen to develop your skills and knowledge within payroll and accounts? Do you enjoy working as part of a friendly and supportive team? Or maybe you're an already proficient and established Payroll assistant? If so, this newly created opportunity may just be for you!

We are looking for a highly motivated Payroll Accounts Assistant to join our experienced Finance Team based in Leicester. You will need to be able to demonstrate clear and concise practical end to end payroll experience and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications. This role is a great opportunity to join the team as we look to further strengthen and grow the finances of the Charity.

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IT & Data Analyst REF: ITDA/HQ

  • Location Leicester, LE1
  • Hours 30-37 hrs per week
  • Pay £22,935.81 per annum FTE
  • Closing date: 30 Dec 2021, 11:59 p.m.

Vista has an exciting opportunity for an IT & Data Analyst. You will act as the primary point of contact, support and communication for both Vista staff and volunteers as well as our partner organisations with whom we work.

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Support Worker REF: OPSW

  • Location Applegarth / Simmins Crescent
  • Hours Up to 37 hours per week
  • Pay £10.02 per hour

We have Support Worker opportunities available to support people who have learning difficulties and a visual impairment.

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Night Care Assistant REF: OPNCA

  • Location Kathleen Rutland/New Wycliffe Home
  • Hours Up to 37 hours per week
  • Pay £10.54 per hour

We have Night Care Assistant opportunities available to support older people with a sensory impairment and people with dementia.

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Care Assistant REF: OPCA

  • Location Kathleen Rutland / New Wycliffe Home
  • Hours Up to 37 hours per week
  • Pay £9.50 per hour

We have Care Assistant opportunities available to support older people with a sensory impairment and people with dementia.

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