Rehabilitation Officer - Visual Impairment

London Borough of Lambeth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Stonewall diversity champion

Job summary

London Borough of Lambeth is seeking a Rehabilitation Officer for Visual Impairment to join our dedicated team in Brixton, London. You will work with blind and partially sighted people of all ages to promote independence and mobility.

The role requires a VI rehabilitation qualification at certificate/diploma level and at least 1 year of community-based experience, plus up-to-date safeguarding and VI legislation knowledge.

Qualifications

• Qualification in VI Rehabilitation at Certificate/Diploma level.
• At least 1 year of experience working with VI people in the community.
• Up-to-date knowledge of VI legislation and safeguarding obligations.

Responsibilities

• Work with blind and partially sighted individuals to promote independence and mobility.
• Deliver specialist services to improve independence and daily living.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and support networks to enable service users.

Education

VI Rehabilitation Certificate/Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Rehabilitation Officer – Visual Impairment REF: 2808

PO1: £43,308 pa rising in annual increments to £45,852 inc LW.

Permanent and Full Time

About Us

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About The Team

We have an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Rehabilitation Officer for Visual Impairment to join our small but friendly team in the London Borough of Lambeth.

Lambeth is a diverse and vibrant borough with a population of around 328,000. Lambeth’s communities include Waterloo in the north which is an area that has a world class arts and entertainment centre on the South Bank and a buzzing nightlife scene at Vauxhall. In the heart of Lambeth is Brixton that is vibrant with multicultural communities, bustling markets and the creative energies of its residents. And to the south of Lambeth, there is Streatham’s bustling High Road and a wealth of open spaces.

Manage your work-life balance through our flexible working opportunities, exceptional career progression pathways and manageable caseloads; all while working in the heart of Brixton, one of London’s most vibrant cultural centres.

As a ROVI, you’ll be a highly valued member of our team and your expertise and specialism in the field of visual impairments will be vital in promoting client independence as well as improving awareness of sensory issues with our many partner agencies

Working with blind and partially sighted children, young people and adults; you will help people with sight loss to live the life they choose by delivering specialist services that enable them to become more mobile and independent.

The ideal candidate will hold a qualification in VI Rehabilitation at Certificate/Diploma level and have at least 1 years’ experience of working with VI people in the community.

You will have up-to-date knowledge on current legislation relating to visual impairment and an understanding of Safeguarding and the legislation that underpins it.

You’ll be someone who takes ownership, communicates effectively and focuses on results.

If you have a passion for working in social care, we’d like to hear from you.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Enhance Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.