The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Who we are

We are Guide Dogs. And we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Children and adults. Friends and family. Whoever you are, our expert staff, volunteers and life-changing dogs are here to help you: Live actively. Our people and dogs can help you get out and about with confidence, going wherever school, work, or play takes you – and knowing that your sight loss won’t hold you back. Live independently. The advice and skills we provide will give you the freedom to live life on your own terms, in your own way, so that you can achieve your hopes and ambitions, and do all the things that make you… you. Live well. Our experience and understanding can help you through the emotional challenges of sight loss as well as the practical ones, introducing you to an inspiring community of people with similar experiences and giving you the support you need to be your best self. We have an amazing community of over 15,500 volunteers across the UK. We’re also almost entirely reliant on donations to continue our life-changing work. There are many different ways you can support us, find out more at guidedogs.org.uk.

Our culture and values

Our Values - Dedicated to superior quality - Always trustworthy - Inclusive and embracing - Customer focused - Maximising impact - Passionate and determined We believe that Wellbeing at Work is about creating an environment to promote a state of contentment which allows all employees to flourish and achieve their full potential for the benefit of themselves and of Guide Dogs

.As a member of staff we offer you a wide range of benefits to suit your individual needs: - 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years service) - Defined Contribution Group Personal Pension Plan - A choice of flexible benefits - An amount equivalent to 3% of salary is given to employees to purchase benefits through an on-line portal. There are a range of options to suit personal circumstances and preferences. - Discounts and Cash back Scheme – Access to discounts on goods and retail vouchers and cash back on purchases for supermarkets, clothing, electrical goods, travel, eating out, insurance and much more. - Employee Assistance Programme - Occupational sick pay – Enhanced above the statutory minimum. - Occupational maternity, paternity and adoption pay - Enhanced above the statutory minimum. - Life Assurance - A core benefit of 4 times salary. - Child Care Vouchers - Enabling NI savings to be made on child care costs. - Eye Care Vouchers - Free eye tests and, if needed specifically for VDU work, a contribution towards glasses. - Dogalogue 10% discount - All employees are entitled to a 10 per cent discount on orders from the Guide Dogs charity catalogue. Guide Dogs’ welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. Guide Dogs is committed to ensuring that children, young people and vulnerable adults who come into contact with Guide Dogs staff and volunteers are treated with respect, and are free from all forms of abuse or mistreatment. We are also committed to ensuring that all staff and volunteers are aware of their responsibilities, and have the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and maintain the welfare and safety of those with whom they come into contact.