Assistant Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, Grade 7

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a full-time Assistant Vision Rehabilitation Specialist within the Sensory Impairment Team at Croydon Council. This role involves conducting assessments and providing essential services to adults with visual impairments, ensuring they receive the support needed for independent living. Join a dedicated team of specialists committed to professional development and making a meaningful impact in the community. Enjoy excellent benefits, including a Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave. If you are passionate about helping others and possess the necessary skills, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Training Opportunities

Professional Supervision

Staff Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and teaching low vision skills.
• Ability to provide services for adults with visual impairments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for adults with visual impairments.
• Provide services to enhance independent living skills.

Skills

Vision Rehabilitation Skills

Assessment Skills

Teaching Independent Living Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

Job description

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28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time, Assistant Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to join the Sensory Impairment Team within adult social care at Croydon Council. In this role, you will conduct assessments and provide services for adult service users who have a visual impairment or dual-sensory impairment and their families. You should have experience of assessing and teaching low vision skills and independent living skills to people with significant sight loss.

You will be joining a team of experienced, sensory impairment specialists, including Vision Rehabilitation Specialists and a Dual Sensory/Deafblind specialist. This is an exciting time to join the Sensory Impairment Team as we continue to develop to meet the growing demand for vision rehabilitation services.

Croydon Council offers excellent benefits, including a Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, and numerous staff discounts. You will receive an induction programme, training opportunities, and professional supervision from a Team Manager/Senior Vision Rehabilitation Specialist.

We are a team of experienced workers committed to supporting the professional development of our colleagues.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 17th September 2024 at 11:59pm

Interviews will be conducted: Tuesday 24th September 2024.

Equal opportunities

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are also pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.