Qualified Habilitation Specialist

Position

Qualified Habilitation Specialist – Staffordshire County Council

The Vision Inclusion Team supports children and young people aged 0‑25 with vision impairment across Staffordshire. We are looking for a qualified Habilitation Specialist to provide specialist teaching support and training.

• Assess, plan, implement and review training programmes for CYP with vision impairment, including those with complex needs, integrating social and self‑determination skills.
• Implement and deliver independent travel skills – public transport use, cane skills and electronic APPs/devices.
• Deliver habilitation awareness training to a variety of settings and stakeholders, building capacity across the local authority.
• Work flexibly across homes, nurseries, mainstream schools, colleges and specialist provision.
• Periodically review the aims and objectives of habilitation training, referencing national guidelines.
• Maintain CPD activities required by Habilitation VI UK or relevant professional bodies.
• Stay informed on current research and developments in habilitation to improve service provision.

• Hold the Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight Graduate Diploma and one or more of the following: BSc Hons Top‑up Degree in Habilitation Studies, Rehabilitation Officer Diploma / Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE), or another nationally recognised qualification.
• Demonstrate commitment to further study for full habilitation accreditation if holding a Foundation or Higher Education Diploma.
• Experience working with children and young people aged 0‑25 and supporting students with vision loss.
• Registered with an appropriate professional body upon appointment.
• Have a ‘can‑do’ attitude, enthusiasm and flexibility to support a high‑quality, inclusive habilitation experience.
• Full UK driving licence or alternative means; essential car user for county‑wide travel.

For more information or an informal chat, contact Donna McNaughton – Team Lead, Vision Inclusion Team at telephone 01785 356830 /  or email donna.mcn

Interviews will be held on 16 December.

Applications are anonymised for shortlisting. Safer recruitment checks include online searches and other procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

As a member of staff, you will have access to our rewards and benefits program and a supportive working environment that encourages a healthy work‑life balance.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.