Rehabilitations Specialist

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Adult Social Care in Cornwall is changing and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help shape a best-in-class model that puts people first. The Independent and Wellbeing Service, based in West Cornwall, is seeking a dedicated Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to support adults with sight loss. Your key role will be to ensure that people who experience sight loss, their families and communities have the right support in place at the right time and in the right place.
by providing advice, information, rehabilitation, equipment and adaptations to promote their wellbeing and independence. You will work closely with health partners and primary care networks and be part of a growing community intervention offer that brings together professionals from different disciplines to deliver better outcomes.
You’ll have the opportunity to help shape new pathways for the visually impaired. Your focus will be on early intervention—giving people the advice and tools they need to reduce or delay the need for long-term care.
Monday to Friday 08:45 to 17:15
Flexible working pattern is an option.
You will need to hold a qualification recognised by the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN) and be registered or willing to register with RWPN prior to commencing employment.
We’re looking for a qualified professional with experience in vision rehabilitation. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
This position will be subject to a enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
We offer a comprehensive reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and support our employees.
We invest in our practitioners, offering career progression and recognition for your commitment and expertise. If you’re passionate about professional development and improving outcomes for the people you support, we’ll provide the opportunities and rewards to match.
A competitive starting salary via Green Book, with potential for progression
~ Relocation support for eligible applicants
~ Regular case and reflective supervision with a professional Vision Rehabilitation Specialist
~ 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with service), plus bank holidays
~ Flexible working options, including part-time hours and homeworking
~ Payment of your membership with the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN)
~ Pension

Apply now and help shape the future of Adult Social Care in Cornwall.
For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact clare.Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact careers@cornwall.Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.
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We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options .
Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.