Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Officer

Job Title: Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Officer
Specialism: AHPL - Rehab Officer
Location: Kensington and Chelsea, UK
Salary: £40.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Officer within AHPL - Rehab Officer in Kensington and Chelsea (UK), earning £40.00 hourly. Ongoing full-time position available, making this an exciting opportunity for a driven and skilled professional. Based in the vibrant borough of Kensington and Chelsea, this role offers you the chance to inspire and empower individuals with sensory impairments. This is a 3-month contract with the potential for extension, working 36 hours per week.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability of a full-time position while benefiting from the flexibility that locum work provides.
• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn up to £40.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Work-Life Balance: Experience stimulating and meaningful work without the long-term commitment of a permanent role.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative Adult Social Care team dedicated to improving outcomes for service users.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience working with a diverse range of individuals and further develop your specialist rehabilitation skills.

What you will do

• Deliver specialist rehabilitation support to individuals with visual impairments, promoting independence and confidence.
• Provide support and guidance to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Design and implement personalised rehabilitation interventions that maximise independence.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored rehabilitation plans.
• Offer expert advice, practical support, and guidance to improve service users' wellbeing and quality of life.
• Work collaboratively with Adult Social Care services and partner agencies to ensure coordinated support.
• Support individuals in developing daily living skills, mobility, and communication strategies.
• Promote inclusion, independence, and enhanced participation within the community.

Requirements

• Professional Qualification: Relevant Sensory Impairment Rehabilitation qualification.
• Specialist Experience: Demonstrable experience working with people who are visually impaired and those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Assessment Skills: Experience conducting assessments and delivering rehabilitation services.
• Caseload Management: Ability to work independently and effectively manage a varied caseload.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a person-centred approach.

Desirable