Vision Rehabilitation Specialist — Empower Independence

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association; Cootham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Real Living Wage

Flex pot

Buy/sell annual leave

Discounts & cash-back

Pension scheme (employer contributions

Job summary

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is seeking a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to support blind and partially sighted adults across East and West Sussex. This field-based role includes 35 hours per week, with a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will design personalised action plans, deliver orientation and mobility training, advise on assistive technologies, and mentor trainees in a collaborative, inclusive environment committed to safeguarding and high standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in rehabilitation work or mobility instruction.
• Experience working with people with additional needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Design personalised action plans for clients.
• Deliver practical orientation and mobility training.
• Provide expert advice on assistive technologies and coping strategies.
• Assess individual needs and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and mentor trainees.

Skills

Mobility instruction

Teamwork

Person-centred approach

Assistive technologies

Field-based work

Education

Rehabilitation qualification

Job description

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is seeking a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to support blind and partially sighted adults across East and West Sussex. This field-based role includes 35 hours per week, with a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will design personalised action plans, deliver orientation and mobility training, advise on assistive technologies, and mentor trainees in a collaborative, inclusive environment committed to safeguarding and high standards.