Rehabilitation Officer

Job Opportunity: Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (RWPN Registered)

Location: Leeds – Albion House, Tribeca House & John Childs Sport Centre

Hybrid Working Available

Contract Length: Initial 3 months, possibility of extension

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to join our team and work across multiple locations in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with vision impairments.

Job Purpose & Context: Under the general direction of the Disability Team Manager and with support and supervision from the Senior Rehabilitation Officer, you will work as part of the Disability Services Team in the assessment and provision of services for people with a visual impairment. Your role will involve planning, implementing, and reviewing rehabilitation programs to promote independence and enhance the quality of life for service users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visiting clients across the 3 designated office locations and providing high-quality rehabilitation training.
• Writing up reports and ensuring client records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Supporting clients in enhancing their independence through mobility and rehabilitation training.
• Opportunity to work from home when not on visits or during report writing.

Accountabilities:

• Assessing the needs of visually impaired adults, young people, and children.
• Managing an allocated caseload of service users with a visual impairment and regularly monitoring and reviewing their progress to ensure effective use of resources.
• Working with supervision and guidance from the Senior Rehabilitation Officer, including occasionally joint working on complex casework.
• Ensuring accurate and up-to-date records and case notes are maintained.
• Managing risks within a safeguarding framework for service users who have experienced or are at risk of significant harm.
• Adhering to the National Occupational Standards for sensory services and promoting awareness of them.
• Teaching communication skills, including the use of low vision and low vision equipment, print audio resources, adaptive software, Braille, Moon, and Eccentric Viewing.
• Teaching daily living skills such as colour contrast, lighting, electronic labelling devices, meal preparation, home management, personal care, and leisure activities.
• Teaching indoor and outdoor orientation and mobility skills, including the use of long canes, electronic navigation systems, mapping, and guiding techniques.

Skills & Experience:

• Ability to teach daily living skills, including the use of colour contrast, lighting, task analysis, systematic search techniques, home management, personal care, and leisure activities.
• Ability to teach orientation and mobility skills indoors and outdoors, including low vision techniques, the use of mobility aids, mapping, and guiding techniques.
• Experience in working with people who have a dual sensory impairment and multiple health and mobility difficulties.
• Experience in assessing the needs of visually impaired individuals in various settings.
• Considerable knowledge of a range of eye conditions and their effects on physical and mental functioning.

Qualifications/Training: Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications in Rehabilitation Work:

• BSc (Hons) Rehabilitation Visual Impairment
• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Visual Impairment Rehabilitation)
• Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation (Visual Impairment)
• Diploma in Higher Education Rehabilitation Studies
• Certificate in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment)
• Dual Qualification of Technical Officer and Mobility Officer or equivalent.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified and registered with RWPN (Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network).
• A qualification in Mobility Training (Vision Rehabilitation Specialist).
• Must be a driver with access to a vehicle for client visits.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and qualified Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to have a meaningful impact on the lives of those living with vision impairments, while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about supporting individuals with visual impairments, we would love to hear from you!