At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with sight loss to enhance their independence and wellbeing.
- Company: Join Bridgend's Community Resource Team, a diverse and supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working, professional development, and free parking.
- Other info: Opportunity for training and professional support from specialists.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in vision rehabilitation and a valid driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced, autonomous, and motivated Vision Rehabilitation Specialist who wants to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
Our Sensory Team is part of Bridgend's Community Resource Team which is a comprehensive multi-professional service comprising Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Speech & Language Therapists, Dieticians and support staff. The team is based in an assessment centre with rehabilitation facilities on site.
The Sensory Team supports people with Sight Loss, Hearing Loss and Dual Sensory Loss (including those with additional disabilities and complex needs) to meet their social care needs, promote their independence, and help them achieve their goals and outcomes and improve their wellbeing.
The team offers advice, support and guidance, home-based assessments, rehabilitation including orientation and mobility training, daily living skills, low vision therapy, communication in providing equipment/adaptations and emotional/psychological support as well as signposting to a range of specialist services.
The role involves managing your own case load, fully utilising multi-agency working to ensure the best outcomes for individuals and keeping up to date with new developments and technologies. Staff have the opportunity for growth and development within the team and sector.
We can offer you:
- Investment in your development, with training learning and development opportunities available.
- Professional support from a specialist Senior Practitioner.
- We pay for your continued professional membership.
- Competitive rate of pay.
- Free parking at the office.
- Flexi-time scheme.
- Flexible working.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post.
The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Closing Date: 29 July 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Vision Rehabilitation Specialist - Adult Social Care employer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Bridgend County Borough Council is an excellent employer that values community impact and continuous improvement, making it a rewarding place to work for those in the Senior Projects & Performance Lead role. With a strong emphasis on employee development, a supportive work culture, and the opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders, employees can thrive both personally and professionally in this hybrid position. The council's commitment to inclusivity and compliance ensures a meaningful work environment that prioritises the well-being of its staff and the community.
Contact Details:
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Recruitment Team
