Rehabilitation Officer for Vision Impairment

Vacancy Summary
- Employer:

- West Berkshire Council
- Salary:

- From £32,076 to £41,418 per annum, pro rata (Grade HI)
- Location:

- Turnham's Green Calcot
- Contract:

- Permanent
- Working Pattern:

- Part Time
- Hours:

- 16 hours per week.
- DBS Check:

- Enhanced
- Closing Date:

- 06/05/2024 at 23:59
- Reference:

- 03597

Vacancy Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with vision impairment? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated Rehabilitation Officer for Vision Impairment to join our Adult Social Care Service, reporting to the Team Leader of the Sensory Needs Team.

In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for providing specialist support and rehabilitation services to individuals with vision impairment, enabling them to maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life. Your key duties will include:

- Conducting assessments to identify individual needs and develop personalized support plans
- Delivering practical training and advice on daily living skills, mobility, and assistive technology
- Collaborating with other professionals and external agencies to ensure holistic care and support
- Advocating for service users and promoting their inclusion within the community
- Keeping accurate records and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices

To excel in this position, you should possess the following skills and attributes:

- Qualified Rehabilitation Officer for Vision Impairment (ROVI) or commitment to undertake the 2 years training to gain the requisite ROVI qualification
- Comprehensive understanding of the impact of vision impairment on individuals and their families
- Ability to conduct thorough assessments and develop tailored support plans
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with service users and stakeholders
- Well-organized and self-motivated, capable of managing a caseload effectively
- A commitment to continuous professional development and staying abreast of industry developments

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

**Equal Opportunities**

How to apply

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.