Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Cambridgeshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Make a lifechanging decision Join Cornwall Council as a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

The Service & Team

Adult Social Care in Cornwall istransformingandwerelooking for passionate professionals to help shape a best-in-class model that puts people first.

The Independent and Wellbeing Service based in West Cornwall is seeking a dedicated Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to support adults with sight part of our wider integrated therapy teamyoullwork alongside Occupational TherapistsSocialCarePractitioners and other professionals who collaborate to deliver holisticperson-centredsupport.

The Role

Your role is to make sure people with sight lossand their familiesget the right help at the right outstrengths-basedassessments offer tailored advice and teach daily living and mobility skills that enable people to stay safeconfidentand independent.

You will work with health partners primary carenetworksand community organisations as part of Cornwalls expanding community intervention helpshapenew pathways and approaches for people with visual impairment with a strong focus on early intervention and preventative support.

This is a meaningful and rewarding role where yourexpertisewill have a direct positive impact on peoples lives.

Working Pattern

We have one full time position (37 hours) MondayFriday 08:4517: working patterns can be discussed to support worklife balance.

WhatYoullNeed to Succeed

You must hold a qualification recognised by the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN) and be registered or willing to register before starting.

Werelooking for someone who:

Has experience in vision rehabilitation
Values personcentredstrengths-basedpractice
Putspeopleswishes at the heart of decisions
Works well with others and shares knowledge
Is committed to ongoing learning andhighqualitypractice

This is a public/customer-facing role where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.

This position will be subject to anenhanced criminal record disclosure check.

Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert

Whatyoullget in return:

We recognise Vision Rehabilitation Specialists as a highly skilled and valued profession and we invest in you.

Strong professional support

Regular external clinical supervision from an experienced VRS
Supportive internallinemanagement supervision
Access toregularprofessional network meetings reflectivegroupsand multidisciplinary forums

Excellent learning and development

Protected CPD time
Specialist sensory and assistive technology training
Access to Research in Practice
RWPN membership paid for
Opportunities to attend conferences and advanced training

Part of a supportive therapy team

Work within an integrated therapy environment alongside OTs Social Workersand community staff all focused on shared outcomes.

A council that invests in you

Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice a high-performing council and a learning organisation. We offer a comprehensive reward and benefits package to attractmotivateand support our employees.

We invest in our practitioners offering career progression and recognition for your commitment andexpertise. Ifyourepassionate about professional development and improving outcomes for the people you supportwellprovide the opportunities and rewards to match.

In recognition of the vital contribution you make we offer an attractive package of benefits including:

A competitive starting salary via Green Book with potential for progression
Relocation support for eligible applicants
A generous Local Government Pension Scheme
A tailored induction to meet your learning needs
26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with service) plus bank holidays
Flexible working options including part-time hours and homeworking
The stability and progression opportunities of a large local authority

Ready to make a difference

Apply now and help shape the future of Adult Social Care in Cornwall.

Additional Information:

Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.

The full role profile is attached here

We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.

For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact

Application Process

Please attach a supporting statement to your application you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstratewhy you are suitable against each of the points marked as Application on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here The application process.

Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted please contactif you have any queries or require assistance with your application.

Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.

Required Experience:

DescriptionMake a lifechanging decision Join Cornwall Council as a Vision Rehabilitation SpecialistThe Service & TeamAdult Social Care in Cornwall istransformingandwerelooking for passionate professionals to help shape a best-in-class model that puts people first.The Independent and Wellbeing Servi...