Come and Join us – Get Set Progress Internship Programme

Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and RNIB are collaborating with organisations from both the sight loss and wider charity sector as well as corporate organisations to create new opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to find employment through the Get Set Progress (GSP) Internship programme. Outlookers is delighted to be offering an internship as part of the Get Set Progress scheme.

The Assistive Technology Support Intern will play a key role in supporting blind and visually impaired individuals across Kirklees, to gain greater independence, digital inclusion, and confidence using assistive technology, and mainstream technology creatively. This internship is part of our commitment to increasing lived experience employment and empowering visually impaired individuals to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

The closing date for applications is 14th July 2026. You can download the full application pack here.Outlookers Assistive Technology Support Intern JD v5 FINAL 18.06.26 – FINAL

If you are interested in applying for the above vacancy, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why we should employ you as an intern to: admin@outlookers.org.uk. If you would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please email paul.hinchliffe@outlookers.org.uk or call 07462 577870. This post has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010.