Community Visual Impairment Rehab Specialist

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car user allowance

Job summary

Bolton Council invites applications for a Rehabilitation Officer for Visually Impaired (ROVI) in the Independent Living Service. The post focuses on assessing and supporting adults with visual impairments in the community to maximise independence and quality of life.

The team includes Occupational Therapists and Community Assessment Officers; responsibilities include specialist assessment, equipment provision, adaptations, and rehabilitation training.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Rehabilitation work with Visually Impaired people.
• Honours Degree or Dip HE Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation studies (visual impairment) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support people with visual impairments in the community.
• Promote independence and enhance quality of life through rehab techniques and equipment.
• Provide specialist advice, adaptations and ongoing support.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users and carers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan care.

Skills

Full driving licence

Education

Honours Degree or Dip HE Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation studies (visual impairment) or equivalent

Job description

Bolton Council invites applications for a Rehabilitation Officer for Visually Impaired (ROVI) in the Independent Living Service. The post focuses on assessing and supporting adults with visual impairments in the community to maximise independence and quality of life.

The team includes Occupational Therapists and Community Assessment Officers; responsibilities include specialist assessment, equipment provision, adaptations, and rehabilitation training.