Job Details

This is a new, paid role where you will use the knowledge of your local area to build connections, explore new possibilities, and join the dots between families, services, groups, education and partners in a way we've not done before. The role values lived experience and local knowledge, therefore professional experience in this area is not required.

Parents of deaf children are already doing incredible work, setting up groups, supporting each other, advocating for deaf children and so much more.  Community Connectors work within their local community to explore what is needed by deaf children and families in their area and how the Charity engages with these needs. In short, the community tells us what they need, and we respond by connecting people together, co-producing initiatives with them and bridging gaps to create new possibilities. 

What you'll do:

• Identify gaps in support and build connections in your community with professionals, local groups and the deaf community.
• Forge partnerships with professionals and services in your community.
• Connect with families shortly after diagnosis, tailoring support to their specific requirements.
• Increase the connections between parents, professionals, local groups, schools, Children’s Hearing Services Working Groups (CHSWGS) and feed recommendations back into National Deaf Children’s Society for transformative change.
• Share your learnings with other Parent Connectors and will educate National Deaf Children’s Society on key areas of focus.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification. Please contact us at recruitment@ndcs.org.uk with any accessibility or reasonable adjustment enquiries.

Who you are:

• You are a parent or carer of a deaf child and have first-hand experience of navigating the support services in your area.
• You are passionate about making a difference for deaf children and their families, and take an active part in community development.
• You will be a natural advocate for change, and through lived experience and your own interest, look to improve the support available for deaf children and families.  
• You will be an active part of your local community of parents of deaf children and will have built up a network for information and knowledge sharing.
• You believe that all families have the right to be fully informed and have all the choices available to them to decide the best approach for their child.
• You are a natural collaborator, empathetic and highly effective at building positive relationships with parents and professionals.
• Remote role with regular meetings within West Yorkshire, therefore it is essential that you live within the County of West Yorkshire.
• Access to a car and a full UK driving license are also essential.