Rehabilitation Officer/Worker Visual Impairment

Applefields School; Selby; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS membership

Wellbeing benefits

Flexible working

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Rehabilitation Officer/Worker Visual Impairment to join the Sensory Services Team in Selby. Salary range £39,481–£44,253 per year, permanent with both full-time and part-time options; pro-rata for part-time roles.

You will work with individuals with visual impairments, delivering person-centred rehabilitation, teaching mobility, supporting daily living skills, and coordinating with carers and health partners across the county.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with visual impairments or in rehabilitation, health or social care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and develop rehabilitation programmes to promote independence.
• Teach orientation and mobility for safe travel.
• Support daily living and communication skills.
• Recommend specialist equipment and adaptations.
• Collaborate with carers and health partners.
• Monitor progress against outcomes.
• Promote awareness of sight loss among staff and partners.
• Support community drop-in sessions and safeguarding.

Skills

Visual impairment experience

Excellent communication

Caseload management

Education

Rehabilitation qualification (visual impairment)

Job description

Rehabilitation Officer/Worker Visual Impairment

Salary: £39,481 to £44,253 per annum (pro- rata for Part Time)

Grade: JK
Contract: Permanent, both Full time and Part Time Roles available

Location:Selby, North Yorkshire

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about empowering people to live independently and achieve their goals?

We're looking for a motivated and compassionate Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to join our experienced and well-established specialist countywide Sensory Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with people of all ages living with sight loss, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to live safely and successfully within their communities and to be part of ahighly supportive, passionate and knowledgeable staff group.

As part of our dedicated team, which includes Sensory Social Workers, Communicator Guides as well as Sensory Officers , you will deliver specialist rehabilitation support, training and advice that helps people reduce, delay or prevent the need for ongoing care and support services. We are a countywide team, so the ability to travel across the county independently is essential, work base location can be discussed at interview.

About the Role

You will work directly with individuals who have visual impairments, providing person-centred rehabilitation programmes tailored to their needs and desired outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing needs and developing rehabilitation programmes that promote independence.
• Teaching orientation and mobility skills to enable safe and confident travel.
• Supporting individuals to develop and maintain communication and daily living skills.
• Recommending and providing specialist equipment and adaptations.
• Working with carers to ensure they have the advice and support they need.
• Undertaking reviews and monitoring progress against agreed outcomes.
• Promoting awareness and understanding of sight loss among colleagues, partner organisations and local communities.
• Being part of and actively supporting awareness training to partner agencies
• Promoting and holding drop-in sessions in the community with visually impaired people and colleagues
• Working collaboratively with health professionals, voluntary organisations and community services to maximise opportunities and resources for people.
• Contributing to safeguarding activity and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable adults.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with people with visual impairments, sensory needs or within a rehabilitation, health or social care setting but will also consider newly qualified applicants
• Is passionate about supporting people to maximise their independence and quality of life.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with individuals, families, colleagues and partner organisations.
• Is organised and able to manage their own caseload effectively.
• Can work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.
• Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and person-centred practice.

A relevant qualification in rehabilitation work with visually impaired people is essential (sensory services, health or social care would be advantageous.)

What We Offer

In return, we offer:

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning.
• Flexible and supportive working arrangements.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to a range of employee wellbeing and benefits programmes.
• The opportunity to work within an experienced and highly valued specialist service.

Additional Information

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.

As this role involves direct communication with service users, applicants must be able to demonstrate a confident use of the English language.

Interviews will be held on Microsoft Teams

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.