Rehabilitation Officer Visual Impairment

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To deliver specialist rehabilitation, mobility training, and assessments for adults (and some children) with visual impairment, including those who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind. The role focuses on enabling individuals to maintain or improve independence, safety, and quality of life while ensuring compliance with council policies and contributing to the visual impairment register.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess rehabilitation and mobility needs of visually impaired individuals.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend solutions to reduce hazards (e.g. cooking, road safety).
• Assess newly registered individuals and refer to appropriate services/agencies.
• Work with complex needs including Deafblindness, multiple disabilities, and older adults.
• Deliver mobility and independent living skills training (daily living, orientation, hygiene, communication).
• Provide road safety and public transport training (e.g. buses, trains, Tube).
• Train service users in use of specialist equipment and low vision aids.
• Deliver training in all environments and weather conditions.
• Support both adults and children (under 18) with age-appropriate training.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records and professional reports.
• Monitor, review, and evaluate interventions to ensure quality outcomes.
• Manage workload, prioritise cases, and meet targets.
• Provide statistical and performance data to management.
• Work closely with health professionals, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Liaise with voluntary organisations (e.g. RNIB, Sense).
• Deliver visual impairment awareness training to staff, carers, and partners.
• Participate in joint visits and integrated service delivery.
• Assess, recommend, and train users in assistive technology and equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of available resources and emerging technologies.
• Follow council policies (safeguarding, confidentiality, equality, health & safety).
• Participate in supervision, training, and professional development.
• Contribute to service improvement and needs analysis.

Requirements

• Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) or equivalent.
• Understanding of adult social care systems (statutory, voluntary, private sectors).
• Knowledge of common disabling conditions and their impact.
• Experience working in social care with disabled or older people.
• Experience supporting people with limited or no verbal communication.
• Experience assessing needs and working with vulnerable adults.
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet targets.

Additional Information

• Requires travel across the borough and working in various settings (homes, community, clinics).
• Bi-Weekly Payments
• 36 Hours Per Week
• Enhanced DBS