This is a 12 month fixed term contract
We are currently seeking to recruit a 12 month fixed term Sensory Rehabilitation Officer who is highly enthusiastic and motivatedto enable and empower Visually Impaired people to live independentlywith dignity and choice, by training/retraining their skills and building theirconfidence to live independently and contribute to the communities the live in. If you are able to work to tight deadlines and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then this is the role for you.
We are a dynamic responsive team and operate a duty system that you will be part of alongside colleagues. You will need to be self-motivated, organised and have effective communication skills both written and verbal.Opportunities to develop your Personal Development Portfolio are available, and the attendance of training courses & skill sharing with colleagues are encouraged.
To apply for this role, you will need to hold an Honours Degree or Dip HE/Foundation degree in Rehabilitation Studies (Visual Impairment) or equivalent.
Applicants must have the ability to travel around the borough and there may also be a requirement of the post that you use a vehicle for undertaking visits, including transportation of small items of equipment.
Your Role will include:
* Specialist Sensory assessments for Visually and or Hearing Impaired Individuals
* Low Vision Training
* Planning and delivering training programmes of support to meet the individual needs.
* Orientation and mobility training
* Training / retraining Daily Living Skills to achieve maximum independence.
* Enhance and enrich their current reading / writing skills
* Helping and encouraging to achieve their potential through use of equipment and assistive technology
* Referring to other professionals or agencies for additional support if needed.
Working across a variety of service user groups including (but not exclusively) people with dual sensory loss, physical or learning disabilities, cognitive impairments or mental health conditions.
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
For an informal discussion, contact Social Care Lead- Tajinder Sohal on 07774016186
Hours
37 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to:hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
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