Visual Rehabilitation Specialist

Cornwall Council; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to join their Adult Social Care team. The successful candidate will support adults with sight loss through assessments and empowerment strategies, ensuring they receive the necessary care and advice. This role offers a chance to promote independence and professional development within a collaborative environment. Exceptional benefits and flexible working options are provided, enhancing the overall employee experience.

Benefits

26 days paid annual leave

Pension

Relocation support

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in vision rehabilitation required.
• Ability to support and train others to grow.
• Statutory English language requirement applies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to adults with sight loss.
• Conduct strength-based assessments.
• Promote independence and well-being.

Skills

Vision rehabilitation

Person-centred care

Team collaboration

Education

Qualification recognised by the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN)

Job description

Description

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The Service & Team

Adult Social Care in Cornwall is changing and were looking for passionate professionals to help shape a best‑in‑class model that puts people first. The Independent and Wellbeing Service based in West Cornwall is seeking a dedicated Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to support adults with sight loss. Youll carry out strength‑based assessments, provide expert advice and work closely with Occupational Therapists and other social care professionals to promote independence and wellbeing.

The Role

Your key role will be to ensure that people who experience sight loss, their families and communities have the right support in place at the right time and in the right place.

The focus of the role on promoting safety and independence; preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care and support by providing advice, information, rehabilitation equipment and adaptations to promote wellbeing and independence. You will work closely with health partners and primary care networks and be part of a growing community intervention offer that brings together professionals from different disciplines to deliver better outcomes.

Youll have the opportunity to help shape new pathways for the visually impaired. Your focus will be on early intervention – giving people the advice and tools they need to reduce or delay the need for long‑term care.

Working Pattern

We presently have one vacancy – 37 hours per week; Monday to Friday 08:45 to 17:15. Flexible working pattern is an option.

What youll need to succeed

You will need to hold a qualification recognised by the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN) and be registered or willing to register with RWPN prior to commencing employment.

Were looking for a qualified professional with experience in vision rehabilitation. Youll be someone who values person‑centred care and puts peoples wishes at the heart of decisions. Youll be a team player who shares knowledge and supports others to grow and is committed to continuous learning and high practice standards.

This is a public / customer‑facing role where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.

This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert.

What youll get in return

Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice a high‑performing council and a learning organisation. We offer a comprehensive reward and benefits package to attract motivate and support our employees.

We invest in our practitioners offering career progression and recognition for your commitment and expertise. If youre passionate about professional development and improving outcomes for the people you support well provide the opportunities and rewards to match.

In recognition of the vital contribution you make we offer an attractive package of benefits including :

• A competitive starting salary via Green Book with potential for progression
• Relocation support for eligible applicants
• A tailored induction to meet your learning needs
• Regular case and reflective supervision with a professional Vision Rehabilitation Specialist
• Ambitious new management and leadership
• 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options including part‑time hours and homeworking
• Access to Research in Practice resources
• Payment of your membership with the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN)
• Pension

This is more than just a job its a chance to change lives and grow professionally in a place that values your skills and passion.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help shape the future of Adult Social Care in Cornwall.

Additional Information

Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.

The full role profile is attached here

We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.

For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact

Application Process

Please attach a supporting statement to your application you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstratewhy you are suitable against each of the points marked as Application on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here The application process.

Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted please contact if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.

Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.