Vision Loss Support & Independence Specialist

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Vision Ireland is Ireland's national sight loss charity which provides support and services nationwide to people experiencing sight loss. This on-site, part-time Occupational Therapist role based in Cork City focuses on delivering assessments and interventions to adults with vision loss to maximise independence.

You will liaise with referrers, develop living and travel skills, provide information, and work with a multi-disciplinary team; Garda vetting applies.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in occupational therapy or a relevant health/ social science.
• Willingness and ability to travel. The successful applicant will be expected to travel while carrying out daily duties.
• A good standard of written and spoken English - required for effective communication in this role.
• Right to work and live in Ireland
• Experience in assessments and individualised intervention
• Knowledge of vision loss and supporting independence
• Caseload management, organisation and record keeping skills
• Communication, empathy and family-centred practice
• Safeguarding, professional standards and commitment to continuous development
• Experience of working with adults with a disability.
• Experience of working with adults with sight loss.

Responsibilities

• To liaise with referrers and manage intake of referrals of adults according to Vision Ireland’s agreed protocols.
• To provide in depth functional impact assessment at baseline and ongoing, with all adults deemed appropriate for referral to Vision Ireland services
• To independently manage a caseload of adults using a tiered approach to intervention based on assessed needs.
• To advise and/or deliver intervention programmes to adults with vision loss, ranging from universal, targeted and/or individualised solutions and strategies which include the following area:
• Development/enhancement of independent living skills
• Development of compensatory skills
• Safe and independent travel skills
• To provide an appropriate level of emotional support and demonstrate empathy to adults with vision loss and their families and refer on for further support where necessary.
• Provide relevant and appropriate information regarding all aspects of sight loss to individuals, their families and general public as appropriate
• Work in partnership with the individual referred and other professionals in all stages of service provision to ensure optimal outcomes for people with vision loss.
• Liaise with government, statutory and voluntary bodies in the promotion of the needs and rights of people with vision impairment and their families.
• To develop and maintain your own knowledge base and skills and to contribute to the team learning
• Take an active role in the development of Vision Ireland services for adults working both independently and collaboratively within a skill mix team
• To contribute to policy and assist in the setting & monitoring of standards as well as evaluation of practice & service.
• Maintain case and work records to the standards required within the Organisation and comply with all Vision Ireland policies in relation to electronic record keeping, file maintenance, information sharing, confidentiality, health and safety etc.
• To be aware of and adhere to Vision Ireland and statutory Service User Protection measures

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Communication skills

Caseload management

Travel willingness

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Vision Ireland is Ireland's national sight loss charity which provides support and services nationwide to people experiencing sight loss. This on-site, part-time Occupational Therapist role based in Cork City focuses on delivering assessments and interventions to adults with vision loss to maximise independence.

You will liaise with referrers, develop living and travel skills, provide information, and work with a multi-disciplinary team; Garda vetting applies.