Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Prevention & Early Intervention offers support and input to empower people to remain living independently in their own homes and communities, providing information and support to enable them to function independently for longer preventing and delaying the need for care and support. Sensory Services are a specialist team including qualified Vision Rehabilitation Specialists who have specialist knowledge in all aspects of;

sight loss, hard of hearing/deafness and dual sensory loss/deaf blindness. The team provide information, advice and practical rehabilitation input designed to improve outcomes for people living with sensory loss by providing opportunities for maintaining and improving independence, living skills and wellbeing. This role is full time 37 hours per week, but the team do have the option to be able to offer 33 hours per week so there is some flexibility in the working week if preferred.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

You will identify, deliver and evaluate professional rehabilitation interventions to visually impaired people to enhance their skills and confidence to maximise their independence. You will be assessing and providing support plans to help people at risk from harm or becoming dependent on others due to their sight loss. You are not required to directly line manage staff, but you will be required to support, advise and mentor rehabilitation assistants.

You will report to the Senior Vision Rehabilitation Specialist.

You will have previous experience in assessing and delivering a tailored package of Rehabilitation around daily living skills and mobility to people with a sensory loss. You will be up to date with relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and you will have current working knowledge of the safe use of a wide range of specialist equipment, eye conditions and treatments as well as knowledge of the practical application of teaching and learning theories.

You will be able to work with complex and challenging individuals whilst maintaining a person centred approach and you will be a strong communicator, able to communicate with service users and partners in a wide variety of formats. You will also be able to deliver awareness training to social/health care colleagues as required. You will be able to undertake assessments and set goals and outcomes and will be confident managing your own case load and being accountable for case work.

You will have a, Degree Certificate/Diploma (Level 5 or equivalent) in Visual Impairment Rehabilitation, and be willing to be registered with the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network.

Please use your supporting statement to outline how yours skills and experience meet the Essential criteria outlined in the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Interviews will be held on 28th September 2026.

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