Rehabilitation Officer Sensory, Manchester City Council

Rehabilitation Officer Sensory, Manchester City Council

Pay rate to £19.79 per hour. Contract role.

Vitalis are recruiting experienced Rehabilitation Officer to work in a Sensory Team in Manchester City Council.

A Vision Rehabilitation Specialist plays a critical role in supporting adults with visual impairment to regain independence, safety, and confidence.

Core Responsibilities

1. Specialist Assessment
   • Carrying out comprehensive, person‑centred assessments of functional vision, mobility, daily living skills, communication needs, and environmental safety.
   • Identifying risks, rehabilitation goals, and the level of support required to meet statutory responsibilities under the Care Act.
   • Working collaboratively with MDT colleagues to ensure a holistic understanding of the individual\’s needs.
2. Support Planning
   • Developing tailored rehabilitation plans that focus on mobility, orientation, independent living skills, technology use, communication, and environmental adaptation.
   • Agreeing clear outcomes with the citizen and reviewing progress regularly.
   • Ensuring plans are accessible and appropriate to the individual’s level of vision and communication needs.
3. Delivering Specialist Training and Interventions
   • Providing structured, evidence‑based training programmes such as:
     • Cane and mobility training
     • Safe orientation routes
     • Daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, self‑care)
     • Assistive technology (screen readers, magnification, smartphone accessibility tools)
   • Adjusting training sessions to support different learning styles and levels of vision.
4. Contribution to MDT (Multi‑Disciplinary Team) Working
   • Attending MDT meetings to provide expert sensory input and share specialist knowledge.
   • Supporting joint planning with OT, Physio, Social Workers, Health professionals, and external agencies.
   • Ensuring sensory needs are recognised and embedded in wider care and support plans.
5. Supporting and Advising Apprentice VRS Workers
   • Offering guidance, mentoring, and shadowing opportunities to apprentices during their training pathway.
   • Providing professional oversight to ensure safe progression of skills and competence.
   • Supporting reflective practice, development of caseload management skills, and confidence building.
   • Helping prepare apprentices for qualification and future independent practice.
6. Service Development Responsibilities
   • Contributing to the growth, quality, and innovation of the Sensory Service, including:
     • Designing and implementing new pathways and interventions.
     • Helping to establish a VI Drop‑In Service for Manchester citizens, including:
       • Creating accessible materials
       • Setting up systems for referrals and triage
       • Providing rapid assessments and advice
       • Linking citizens to wider community resources
     • Supporting induction processes for new staff and ensuring consistent standards.
7. Ensuring Professional Standards and Continuous Development
   \\ specialist training to maintain professional competency.
8. Staying updated with best practice in visual impairment rehabilitation, mobility training, assistive technology, and safeguarding.
9. Contributing to quality assurance, case audits, and service improvement.

Other Opportunities

We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!

Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.