Habilitation Specialist

Wiltshire Career Site; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a passionate Habilitation Specialist to join our SEND Service across Wiltshire. You will assess needs, design and deliver tailored habilitation programmes, and support children and young people with vision impairment in homes, nurseries, schools, colleges and community settings.

Working with families, education providers and health colleagues, you will monitor progress, contribute to EHCPs, carry out access audits and deliver awareness training to supporters, helping

Qualifications

• Qualified Habilitation Specialist with either BSc (Hons) Qualified Habilitation Specialist (Children and Young People) or Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight Graduate Diploma Course, or a registered Vision Rehabilitation Specialist with Level 5 qualification.
• Experience teaching mobility and independence skills and solid case management abilities preferred.
• Commitment to helping children and young people overcome barriers and achieve their ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs, design and deliver tailored habilitation programmes.
• Deliver habilitation for children and young people in homes, nurseries, schools, colleges and community settings.
• Monitor progress, adapt training plans and contribute to EHCPs.
• Undertake environmental and access audits and provide specialist advice.
• Deliver habilitation awareness training to those supporting the child or young person.

Job description

Salary:£38,510 - £40,444 pro rata

Hours per week:22.5hours

Interview date: Thursday 19 November 2026

The SEND Service is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring they and their families feel valued, supported and included within their communities. We put children and young people at the heart of everything we do, helping those with vision impairment develop the mobility, orientation and independent living skills they need to thrive, maximise their independence and fulfil their potential.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Habilitation Specialist to join our dedicated team working across Wiltshire. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with Advisory Teachers to assess needs, design and deliver tailored habilitation programmes, and support children and young people with vision impairment in a variety of settings, including homes, nurseries, schools, colleges and community environments. You will play a vital role in helping young people gain confidence, navigate their surroundings safely and develop lifelong independence skills.

Working collaboratively with families, education providers, health professionals and other partners, you will monitor progress, adapt training programmes to meet individual needs and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). You will also undertake environmental and access audits, provide specialist advice and deliver habilitation awareness training to those supporting the child or young person, helping to create inclusive and accessible environments where they can succeed.

We are seeking a qualified Habilitation specialist with either BSc (Hons) Qualified Habilitation Specialist (Children and Young People) or Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight Graduate Diploma Course at ULC Institute of Education (IOE), alternatively a qualified Vision Rehabilitation Specialist with a recognised Level 5 qualification and professional registration with Habilitation VI UK or the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN). If you have experience teaching mobility and independence skills, excellent communication and case management abilities, and a commitment to helping children and young people overcome barriers and achieve their ambitions, we would love to hear from you. Join us and make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Wiltshire.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

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Contact details

Juliet Morley at [e-mail]

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