Rehabilitation Officer - Visual Impairment
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Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Rehabilitation officer to join their team based in London
JOB DETAILS
PAY RATE: £35 -£55 per hour
WORK TYPE: Temporary
WORK PATTERN: Full Time
LOCATION: London
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Rehabilitation Officer (Visual Impairment) to deliver a professional rehabilitation service to adults with visual loss and dual sensory impairment. You will work directly with individuals and families to promote independence, choice, and inclusion, supporting people to maximise their daily living and mobility skills
JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:
Deliver rehabilitation programmes for adults with visual impairment, supporting independent living and mobility
Undertake needs-led assessments for new and existing service users
Deliver orientation, mobility, safety, and sighted guide training
Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to joint decision-making
Provide advice on accessibility in homes, council buildings, and public environments
Coordinate and chair network meetings for individual service users
Order specialist equipment in line with assessed needs and budgetary requirements
Maintain accurate records using departmental IT systems
Work within the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks
Liaise with statutory, voluntary, and community organisations
Support service users with communication methods such as Braille, Moon, typing, or assistive technology
Work with Guide Dog Training Centres to assess suitability for guide dog ownership
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:
Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE) in Rehabilitation Studies or FDSc Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) or equivalent
Experience working with people with visual impairment
Proven ability to carry out needs-led assessments
Experience delivering orientation and mobility training
Experience working with older adults and/or disabled people
Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding
Strong communication, organisational, and partnership-working skills
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW
- Location:
- Nationwide
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Social Care