Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Guide Dogs for The Blind Full time

**Reference **:002263

**Publication end date **:15/01/2023

**Employment Details**:
**Contractual hours**:
35.00

**Salary**:
Starting salary £22,000 per annum + benefits

**Vacancy location**:
**Location**:
Scotland, Scotland, Edinburgh

**Vacancy details**:
**Directorate**:
Operations - Trainees

**Job Title**:
Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

**Job Level**:
Support Provider

**Contract type**:
Permanent

**External job advert**:
As a Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, you will contribute as a full-time member of staff to the services delivered by the Edinburgh Team supporting Central/ East Scotland, whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Training programme in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment).

The content of the training will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training.

On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the job role of Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist. Off the job training will be covered by the Training Providers course, delivered by Birmingham City University (BCU).

**Birmingham City University Course key dates**

**BCU Assessment dates**: Mid May and early June (dates to be confirmed) at BCU

**Course dates**: BCU Starting in September 2023, 2-year course.

Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) - FdSc - 2023/24 Entry | Birmingham City University (bcu.ac.uk)

Note - Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist.

Please refer to the recruitment pack below for more information on the Apprenticeship and University course.

We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

If you would like to know more, join us on our Virtual Open Day on 5th January 2023 at 7 - 8.30pm

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 938 5890 4077
Passcode: 592129

**How to apply**
- Meeting the qualification requirements as laid out in the person specification.
- Experience of working with people who are blind and partially sighted and/or relevant experience in other care settings.
- Committed to multi-agency working and can demonstrate a strong ability to liaise effectively with other professionals/agencies.

**Diversity**

**Safeguarding**

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

**Application Closing Date**:
15/01/2023


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