Qualified Habilitation Specialist (RQHS)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Qualified Habilitation Specialist for its Vision Impairment Team, working with children and young people across Dudley. Responsibilities include delivering mobility and life skills training, empowering young individuals with vision impairments, and promoting independence. Candidates should possess specific qualifications and a passion for making a difference.

Qualifications

• Qualified Habilitation Specialist focused on supporting individuals with vision impairments.
• Must have the Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight Graduate Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrate willingness to achieve full habilitation accreditation if holding a related foundation degree.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized mobility and life skills training.
• Support children and young people to navigate the world with confidence.
• Empower individuals with vision impairments to reach their full potential.

Skills

Compassion

Mobility training

Life skills training

Education

Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight Graduate Diploma

Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment)

Diploma in Higher Education in Rehabilitation Studies

Job description

Qualified Habilitation Specialist

0.65 FTE Grade 8 + SEN

(Term Time Only)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Habilitation Specialist to join our Vision Impairment Team supporting Children and Young People from 0-25 across the Dudley borough.

Are you passionate about empowering individuals with vision impairments to navigate the world with confidence and independence?We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Habilitation Specialist to join our team, delivering personalised mobility and life skills training that makes a real difference.If you're driven by meaningful work and want to support children and young people in reaching their full potential, this could be your next rewarding step.

The applicant should hold the Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight Graduate Diploma.However, if you hold a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) or a Diploma in Higher Education in Rehabilitation Studies, you'll need to demonstrate a commitment to further study to achieve full habilitation accreditation.

For further details please contact [e-mail] or 01384 818009.

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Attached documents
Job Description & Person Specification.pdf
Employee Benefits List.pdf