At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with vision impairment to develop life and mobility skills.
- Company: Join a dedicated team making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on young lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience or passion for supporting children with vision impairment required.
The predicted salary is between 19.09 - 21.45 £ per hour.
Hourly Rate: £19.09 - £21.45
Contract Hours: 37 hours
Come and join our team! Ready to support children and young people with vision impairment to navigate their world with confidence? We are seeking an exceptional and committed Qualified Habilitation Specialist to play a vital role in improving the lives, independence and wellbeing of children and young people with vision impairment across Carmarthenshire.
This unique and rewarding position involves supporting individuals aged 0-19 to develop essential life, mobility and independence skills through personalised programmes delivered in home, school and community settings. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with families, education staff and health professionals.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or experienced practitioner passionate about supporting children and young people with vision impairment to make a lasting difference through high-quality, child-centred practice. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and a commitment to inclusion, alongside a willingness to learn, travel and grow within a specialist field.
For an informal discussion, please contact Elinor Williams on 01267 246459 / erwilliams@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.
Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date: 13/09/2026, 23:55
The Rewards
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support
- Personal development and career progression
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
Anonymous Recruitment: We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Additional Information: We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality. All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom.
Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance.
Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.
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