Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Officer (unqualified)

Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Officer (unqualified)

Type of vacancy Fixed Term

Work pattern Full Time

Duration (Months) 12

37

Work Base Sherwood Energy Village, New Ollerton, NG22 9GS

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to serving our community with compassion and care. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Our Adult Deaf and Visual Impairment Service (ADVIS) is a vibrant team focused on making a positive difference in the lives of individuals living with sight loss, deafness, or dual sensory loss.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Officer (Unqualified). In this role, you will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of Social Workers, Enablement Officers, and specialist Promoting Independence Workers. Together, we aim to empower individuals in Nottinghamshire to live independently and confidently at home. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to make a difference, this role is for you!

Role Responsibilities

As a Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting specialist assessments to identify the rehabilitation needs of visually impaired and dual sensory impaired individuals.
• Collaborating with clients, their carers, and other professionals to develop tailored rehabilitation plans.
• Delivering high-quality rehabilitation services that promote independence and enhance quality of life.
• Supporting clients in developing essential skills for daily living.
• Being a reliable point of contact for clients and their families, ensuring their needs are met.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• A relevant qualification in health, social care, or a related field (or be willing to work towards one).
• Knowledge of visual impairment and its impact on daily living.
• Experience in assessment and support planning is desirable but not essential.
• Required Soft Skills or Competencies/Behaviours

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Compassionate Communication: Ability to connect with clients and their families with empathy and understanding.
• Decisive Decision-Making: Confidence in making sound decisions that benefit clients.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Team Spirit: Willingness to collaborate and support colleagues in a multi-disciplinary environment.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we believe in nurturing our staff. Here's what we offer:

• A place to belong: Join a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development to help you grow in your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your personal life.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with generous annual leave.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Alex Robson on or by email .

This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on beingaccredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under theDisability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme)we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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