Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Closing date: Wednesday 14 January 2026Location: DundeeHours: 36.25 hours per weekSalary: £38,362 - £42,326Contract: PermanentInterview date: 30/01/2026 About the role Purpose: Provide person‑centred rehabilitation support for adults with sight loss (and dual sensory loss), enhancing independence, mobility, confidence, and quality of life. On occasion work with children and young people as they move from children’s services to adults’ services, which requires liaison with Vision Habilitation Specialists. As a key member of the statutory services fieldwork team, you will support people with sensory loss, particularly vision impairment, to live independently. You will assess needs, design and deliver support plans, and provide interventions that promote self‑reliance, communication, mobility, and overall wellbeing. Core Objectives Deliver and evaluate professional rehabilitation interventions that enhance skills, confidence and independence. Develop tailored support plans that reduce risks and reduce dependence. Advocate for people with sight and hearing loss and for NESS, promoting accessible services, equality, and social inclusion. As NESS also supports people experiencing hearing loss, the role requires supporting people with hearing loss and who are Deafblind. Key Responsibilities Rehabilitation & Service provision Carry out specialist assessments of functional vision, daily living needs, and mobility by collaborating with individuals to set personal goals and action plans that promote independent living. Plan, implement, evaluate and adapt rehabilitation programmes to maximise independence, safety, dignity and choice, through: Daily Living Skills – teaching new techniques or adaptations for personal care, cooking, home management, employment and leisure. Communication Skills – providing training in accessible formats such as print, Braille, Moon, audio description, ICT, telephony, Deafblind manual, and block alphabet. Mobility Training – delivering planned programmes in orientation and mobility, including guiding, pre-cane, long cane, route planning, and use of specialist equipment. Low Vision Support – working with NHS low vision services and NESS ICT workers to optimise functional vision, including advice on magnifiers, lighting, and assistive devices. Supporting complex needs – working with adults who have additional challenges such as dual sensory loss, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions Hearing loss support – providing appropriate support for people with hearing loss, deafness, or who are Deafblind. Information, Advocacy & Liaison – collaborating within a multidisciplinary joint sensory team and with other statutory and voluntary sector services to provide integrated support; promoting CVI registration; supporting access to benefits, services and workplace adaptations. Safeguarding – working within safeguarding frameworks to identify and reduce risks to individuals, families, carers, staff and the community. Emotional Support – recognising the psychological impact of sensory loss and offering appropriate emotional support to individuals and their families. Signposting & Referrals – connecting service users with statutory, voluntary, health, education, welfare, employment and community services. Advocacy – supporting individuals to represent their own views, needs and cultural identity. Equipment & Environmental Support – recommending specialist aids, conducting environmental access audits, and contributing to local forums (e.g. Dundee Access Group) to promote inclusion. Other key duties and responsibilities Conduct risk assessments and be aware of health and safety obligations. Adhere to NESS policies and procedures, including HR, safeguarding, confidentiality and health & safety requirements. Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information related to service users, volunteers, staff, supporters and partner organisations. To become familiar with NESS’s services, establishing good, productive, team‑working relationships with all colleagues. Ensure all communication (internal and external) meets accessibility best practice. To make effective use of training opportunities made available and be proactive in seeking appropriate training. Undertake relevant duties as delegated by line manager. Personal & Professional Development Take responsibility for your own professional practice and professional development, with appropriate supervision and managerial support. Prepare for and participate in regular supervision and annual appraisals. Monitoring & Reflective Practice – maintaining accurate records, monitoring progress and outcomes, and engaging in CPD and peer‑reviewed reflective learning. Maintain up-to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation standards, and best practice guidance. Keep up to date knowledge of eye conditions, treatments, specialist equipment, and teaching/learning theories. Undertake British Sign Language training up to Level 2 (training provided). Maintain accurate and up-to‑date case records using Charity Log (training provided). Be willing to work in a dog‑friendly environment. Be prepared to travel independently as part of the role. If you are a Visionary member or partner and would like to receive regular news and updates about our work, then you can sign up to our mailing list. #J-18808-Ljbffr