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Rehabilitation Officer Visual Impairment

Ackerman Pierce
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 0BN, England

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • Shropshire is seeking a Rehabilitation Officer for Visual Impairment to join a dynamic team with a full-time contract offering work-from-home options.
  • The position requires previous experience as a Rehabilitation Officer in the community and a Rehabilitation Study Qualification.
  • The role involves conducting visual impairment assessments, creating support plans, and providing training in mobility, communication, and independent living skills.
  • The initial contract is for 3 to 6 months with the possibility of extension, and the salary offered is competitive within the sector.
  • Additional benefits include free onsite parking, opportunities for further training, and a dedicated consultant for support throughout the placement.

Shropshire is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Rehabilitation Officer Visual Impairment to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.

Main Duties for the Rehabilitation Officer Visual Impairment includes.

  • To undertake specialist visual impairment assessments with the visually impaired person to identify their needs and aspirations to promote independent living.
  • To plan and carry out a programme and support plan to meet the assessed rehabilitation needs which may include:
  • Communication, maximising residual vision for reading and writing and exploring the use of equipment for listening and guidance.
  • Independent living skills enhancing independence and safety though the use of identified equipment and new techniques in personal care, nutrition, safety in the home i.e. kitchen, time management and personal organisation.
  • Recreation and leisure offering practical advice and support to enhance interests and hobbies including linking with employment opportunities if applicable.
  • Mobility and orientation learning and training where necessary, including long cane training, offer safety advice, whilst maintaining independence using equipment and assistive technology.
  • To work directly with service users to meet assessed rehabilitation needs and/or work with carers service providers and other agencies to facilitate the identified rehabilitation plan.
  • To advise and give information and guidance on the choice and availability of appropriate equipment as assessed to aid daily living.

To Be Successful.

  • Previous experience working as a Rehabilitation Officer in the community
  • Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Rehabilitation Study Qualification

Benefits of Working for our Shropshire based client

Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also free onsite parking is offered to all staff.

Why Join Our Agency?

With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week

To discuss this Rehabilitation Officer Visual Impairment vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Gavin Wright or email us your updated CV today!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.