At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with sensory impairments to maximise their independence through assessment and training.
- Company: Join ECL, a dedicated team providing essential services across Essex.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel across Essex and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience with sensory impaired individuals preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25490 - 25490 £ per year.
Salary: £25,490
Location: Chelmsford base with travel required across Essex
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about supporting adults with sensory impairments? Do you consider your ability to adapt your communication style and build effective working relationships particular personal strengths? Since 2009 ECL’s dedicated sensory team has delivered a range of services across Essex for people who have sight, hearing, or dual sensory loss. Our objective is to develop a society where people with sensory impairments have the same access to services and businesses as everyone else. As a Rehabilitation Assistant, you will work closely with our specialist Rehabilitation Workers to support sensory impaired adults to maximise their independence through assessment and training.
About You
- Valid driving licence and car, or access to car and driver, to be able to travel to customers
- Excellent and adaptable communication skills
- The ability to develop and maintain professional networks
- Confident IT skills
- The ability to manage and prioritise your own caseload
- A proactive approach to work
- Experience of working with people who are hard of hearing, Deaf, sight impaired, blind or dual sensory impaired (deafblind)
- Sensory specialist qualifications (desirable)
What we can offer you as Sensory Rehabilitation Assistant:
- 55p paid per mile tax-free
- Up to 32 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
- Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
- Annual salary reviews
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
- Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
- Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
- Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
- Employee referral program - £350 for referring a friend
- Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Mental health first aiders in every service
- Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role
Take the next step in your career and become a Sensory Rehabilitation Assistant with the ECL team. ECL reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on application numbers.
About Us
At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.
Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third-party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.
Sensory Rehabilitation Assistant in Chelmsford employer: ECL
ECL is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering individuals with sensory impairments, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. With generous benefits such as up to 32 days of annual leave, comprehensive training, and a commitment to career progression, ECL fosters an environment where staff can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community across Essex.
