Children & Young Peoples Habilitation Specialist

3 weeks ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time

Children and Young Peoples Habilitation Specialist.
Grade H (pro rata to hours worked).
3 days per week, term time only plus 5 days.

An opportunity has arisen within the Low Incidence Needs Team (LINT), Gateshead Council, for a Children and Young Peoples Habilitation Specialist.

LINT works across the 0 - 25 age range within both mainstream and special school settings. Applicants will be expected to work flexibly where required across Gateshead.

Ideally, we are looking for applicants who hold a recognised qualification in Habilitation. However, we will consider applicants with substantial experience of supporting children/young people with vision impairment in education and who are willing to complete and meet the criteria for the ‘Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight Graduate Diploma’ course via UCL.

Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of the impact of vision loss upon learning and development and have experience of working with families in a teaching or facilitative role.

Experience of working with vision impaired children and young people is essential. You should have experience of working as part of a team delivering services to CYP. Applicants should have knowledge of the Quality Standards for Habilitation and have experience of completing advice on environmental access.

We offer excellent achievement and development opportunities.

You will join a supportive team of experienced professionals dedicated to providing high quality support and advice to Gateshead schools and settings on behalf of sensory impaired children and their families.

You must hold a current driver’s license and have access to a car or means to mobility support.



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