Finance assistant vacancy

23-08-2017

2017

Deaf Action is looking for well organised and experienced individual to assist in the work of the Finance and Administration Department within the organisation. Based in our busy Head Office in Edinburgh you will assist in the work of our Finance and Administration departments.  You should have knowledge and experience of Sage 200 (or an equivalent accounting system), Microsoft Office …

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Deaf Action gains accreditation with the Scottish Living Wage initiative

17-08-2017

2017

We are thrilled to have gained accreditation under the Scottish Living Wage initiative. What is the Scottish Living Wage Initiative? The Scottish Living Wage Accreditation Initiative was established in April 2014 with the aim of increasing the number of employers in Scotland who are recognised for paying their staff the Living Wage. Hosted by  The Poverty Alliance, the Initiative works in …

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Charity Shop Assistant Vacancy

16-08-2017

2017

Deaf Action is a leading Scottish voluntary organisation that provides a range of services to deaf people.  We have the following vacancy at our new Charity Shop in Kirkcaldy. Charity Shop Assistant Salary c. £17,000 This is an excellent opportunity for a person with high street retail or charity shop experience to assist with the effective running of the charity …

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New term of BSL classes August 2017

12-07-2017

2017

Applications are now open for the new term of BSL classes at our Edinburgh office.  We are running classes from SQA Introduction to BSL level up to SQA Level 3. We are also running our 6 week taster course. Click here to navigate to the class list

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Annual Lecture video available

15-11-2016

2016

Deaf Action held its Annual Lecture on Tuesday 1st November where the Minister for Social Security, Jeane Freeman MSP, outlined the new Social Security Bill and what it means to you. You will find a video of the full lecture HERE A video of the Question and Answer session can be found HERE If you are holding an event or lecture and …

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Olivia undertakes BBC Children in Need Rickshaw Challenge

14-11-2016

2016

17 year old Olivia has been coming to our Youth Service for over a year now and has benefitted from meeting other young deaf people. Olivia and 5 other young people will be cycling from Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders to London and will arrive at the BBC studios in time for the annual Children in Need appeal on Friday …

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Amy gets on her running shoes to thank BBC Children in Need

10-11-2016

2016

10 year old Amy took part in a 2 mile run on Saturday 12th November to raise funds for BBC Children in Need. She has raised a staggering £1,225 so far with more pledges being made every day. Amy attends our Youth Service, which is funded by Children in Need, and feels that the service has changed her life. If you …

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Deafness in Scotland – A recent analysis

17-10-2016

2016

Read the findings of consultancy work undertaken by Deaf Action with Jeanine Bezuijen, a statistician with the Scottish Government. You can download the full report from the “Resources” page of our website or click here to access it.

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Help raise funds for Deaf Action

20-06-2016

2016

David Waine is raising money for Deaf Action in memory of his mother, Hilary Daniel, who sadly passed away on the 2nd of March 2015 after her battle with cancer. “Hilary was a bright, bubbly, happy and positive person who brought so much joy into everybody’s lives she touched. She was selfless and loving and turned every negative into a …

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