Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Are you a qualified Vision Rehabilitation Specialist ready to make a real, positive impact on another person’s life with an interest in also supporting those with hearing loss? If so, we invite you to join us within East Sussex meeting the needs of our local community through personalised and rehabilitative methods.

A Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, you can make a real difference to a person’s life by changing how the see the world and fulfil tasks that really matter. You will undertake social care assessments in line with current and relevant legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014. This will enable you to identify and provide specialist rehabilitation services to those experiencing significant visual loss adults including daily living skills, orientation and mobility, communication techniques and risk assessments.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Effective communication, organisation and planning skills.
• Rehabilitation Skills (orientation & mobility, daily living).
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of main issues in working with adults with visual impairment and additional complex needs.
• Commitment to professional development and engagement in sharing learning and expertise with others.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in-person at St Mary’s House in Eastbourne within 3 weeks of the closure date.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

What makes this role special is that you will be able to expand your expertise and utilise your knowledge to work with those experiencing duel sensory loss or deafblind. You will also be able to offer a range of interventions using different platforms, to enhance the service provided. You will do this while also working closely with local providers as part of a multidisciplinary team.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Shineka Simmons (Practice Manager) at shineka.simmons@eastsussex.gov.uk or on 07881282731 or Sarah Morgan (Senior Vision Rehabilitation Specialist) at Sarah.Morgan@eastsussex.gov.uk or on 07872 014069.

The best thing about working for East Sussex is knowing every person who works here cares about our residents and wants to achieve the best outcomes for them. Casey, Project Officer

For collaboration, not competition, choose East Sussex.

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.