Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Officer

Social Care Today; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist to carry out needs-led assessments and deliver tailored mobility and orientation training for residents with visual, hearing, or dual sensory impairments.

You will coordinate assessments with families, health professionals, and partner agencies, and support them to navigate environments safely while maintaining autonomy.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working with people with visual and hearing impairments.
• Experience carrying out needs-led assessments and mobility/orientation training.
• Familiarity with low vision services and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out needs-led assessments and deliver tailored rehabilitation programmes.
• Coordinate joint assessments and chair network meetings with partners.
• Signpost to sensory services and provide equipment within budget.
• Maintain accurate records in Council IT systems under statutory frameworks.

Skills

Needs-led assessments

Mobility training

Orientation training

Low vision

Record keeping

Risk management

Autonomy

Education

Diploma of Higher Education in Rehabilitation Studies

FdSc in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment)

Job description

What you'll be doing

Your focus will be carrying out needs-led assessments and delivering tailored rehabilitation programmes across the borough for residents of all ages living with visual, hearing, or dual sensory impairments. Your work will center on practical daily living skills, mobility and orientation training, and low vision support, enabling residents to navigate their environments safely and retain their autonomy.

This means providing specialist advice on accessible communication methods, ordering essential equipment within allocated budgets, educating around technology accessibility features, and signposting to relevant sensory services.

You’ll work closely with families, health professionals, housing teams, and voluntary sector partners to coordinate joint assessments and chair network meetings to ensure comprehensive care. You’ll also act as a trusted adviser to promote accessible environments across public and residential venues, contribute to service development projects, and maintain accurate records within Council IT systems. Operating under statutory frameworks including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures, you’ll balance resident choice with safety to achieve positive outcomes.

For further details, please review the Person Specification and Job Description.

What you’ll bring

You hold a Diploma of Higher Education in Rehabilitation Studies, an FdSc in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment), or an equivalent recognised qualification. You’ll bring hands‑on experience working directly with people with visual and hearing impairments, carrying out needs‑led assessments, and delivering practical mobility and orientation training.

You’re deeply familiar with low vision services, dual sensory loss, and relevant statutory legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures.

You’re organised and proactive, with strong problem‑solving, risk management, and record‑keeping skills, as well as the confidence to manage a varied caseload autonomously.

Most importantly, you’re someone who embodies our Council values of Putting Communities First, Respect, Integrity, and Working Together‑demonstrating compassion, resilience, and a clear commitment to fair, person‑centred practice.

Why join us

At RBKC, we’re all in - investing in our people, our communities and our future.

You’ll join a supportive sensory service team where your professional development is fully backed through regular one‑to‑one supervision, structured training, and opportunities to deepen your technical expertise in complex rehabilitation.

Alongside a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements, you’ll benefit from an environment that values your development and offers the chance to directly support residents to thrive in their daily lives.

About Us

Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.

As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.

In this role, being ‘all in’ means getting stuck in directly within the community - whether you are delivering mobility training on local streets, advising on accessible environments, or working flexibly from home and the office. Rehabilitation work brings complex challenges that require resilience and creative problem‑solving, but every step forward enables residents to gain control and confidence. Your practical dedication directly reflects our commitment to getting things done together.

Position and Interview Details

This role will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS with Adults barred list.

Working Style

You’ll be based in the Borough for 3 days a week, playing a key role in serving the local community. Whether you’re conducting home assessments, training residents on local routes, or collaborating with partner agencies, you’ll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to residents’ lives.

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

We are committed to fair, transparent, and consistent pay practices. New hires will start at the minimum of the advertised salary range.

Employees receive annual salary increases until they reach the top of the pay scale. In addition, employees will receive any agreed cost of living pay rises.

Company: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Salary: Negotiable

Location: England, London, London (Greater)

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Adult Services

Job Role: Support Worker