Rehabilitation Officer - Deafblind Specialist

About The Role

Are you passionate about helping people live independently, achieve their goals, and maintain their quality of life? Do you want to use your specialist skills to make a real difference in the lives of adults with sensory impairments? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Rehabilitation Officer (Deafblind Specialist) to join our Adult Social Care team in Islington. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with residents, supporting them to develop practical skills, overcome barriers, and maximise their independence both at home and within their local community.

In this role, you will work with adults who have sensory impairments, carrying out specialist assessments and delivering tailored rehabilitation programmes. You will support people to develop confidence in daily living activities, mobility, communication, and access to their environment. Working closely with colleagues across health, social care, housing, and voluntary sector organisations, you will help ensure residents receive coordinated support that enables them to live fulfilling lives.

What we're looking for

• A recognised qualification relevant to Rehabilitation Work and/or Sensory Impairment Services.
• Experience of working with adults with sensory impairments and complex needs.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice within Adult Social Care.
• Strong assessment, problem-solving, and person-centred planning skills.
• The ability to promote independence through rehabilitation and strengths-based approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, carers, and professionals.
• Experience of working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and partnership environments.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.

About the team

You will be joining a passionate and supportive team committed to improving outcomes for adults with sensory impairments across Islington. Working alongside social workers, occupational therapists, rehabilitation professionals, and health partners, you will play a key role in helping residents remain independent, connected, and in control of their lives. The team is focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred services that empower people to achieve their goals and maximise their potential. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, professional expertise, and commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring that both residents and staff are supported to thrive.

Our offer to you

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service.
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week.
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential.
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum.
• Excellent local government pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships.
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination.

Pre‑Employment Checks

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks. These may include:

• Proof of address
• Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
• Right to work in the UK
• Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.