Rehabilitation Support Worker

Sight Support Derbyshire; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training and ongoing support

Job summary

Sight Support Derbyshire is recruiting a Rehabilitation Support Worker to help blind and partially sighted people across Derbyshire live independently and safely at home. You will visit clients to assess needs, demonstrate simple aids, provide practical advice on equipment use, and signpost to other services.

Full training and ongoing support are provided. A calm, flexible approach; excellent communication; ability to travel; respect for confidentiality; you will join a friendly, supportive team

Qualifications

• A calm, positive and practical approach.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Able to work independently, use initiative and manage your time well.
• Sensitivity, discretion and respect for confidentiality.
• A flexible approach, willingness to learn, and the ability to travel across Derbyshire.

Responsibilities

• Visit blind and partially sighted people in their homes to understand practical advice, equipment or signposting needed.
• Demonstrate and provide simple aids and equipment.
• Offer clear, practical advice about using equipment safely and confidently at home.
• Provide information and signposting to other Sight Support Derbyshire services or external support.
• Keep accurate records of visits, equipment provided and any onward referrals or follow-up needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Time management

Discretion / confidentiality

Independent worker

Willingness to travel across Derbyshi

Job description

Make a real difference in your community

At Sight Support Derbyshire, we support blind and partially sighted people across Derbyshire to live as independently, confidently, and safely as possible.

As a Rehabilitation Support Worker, you will provide practical, person-centred support including advice, demonstrating simple aids and equipment, and signposting to other services where needed.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who communicates well, listens carefully, and works respectfully with people. Experience of supporting people with sight loss is welcome, but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What you’ll do

• Visit blind and partially sighted people in their homes to understand what practical advice, equipment or signposting may help
• Demonstrate and provide simple aids and equipment
• Offer clear, practical advice about using equipment safely and confidently at home
• Provide information and signposting to other Sight Support Derbyshire services or external support where appropriate
• Keep accurate records of visits, equipment provided and any onward referrals or follow-up needed

What you’ll bring

• A calm, positive and practical approach
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Able to work independently, use initiative and manage your time well
• Sensitivity, discretion and respect for confidentiality
• A flexible approach, willingness to learn, and the ability to travel across Derbyshire

What we offer

• A role where your work directly supports blind and partially sighted people across Derbyshire
• Training and ongoing support
• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• The opportunity to be part of a dedicated, friendly and supportive team

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.