Rehabilitation Officer Visually Impaired
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This role is in our Sensory Team at Shire Hall, working alongside other Rehabilitation Officers and a Sensory co‑ordinator. The position is permanent, 37 hours per week, pays between £37,280 and £40,777 per annum (pro rata). Closing date is 30/11/2025, requisition number 12806, and the post is open to job‑share.
As a Rehabilitation Officer – Visual Impairment (ROVI) you will work integratedly with people who have significant sight loss to improve their choices and quality of life. You will use timely interventions to maximise long‑term independence, minimise ongoing support, and provide individuals, families and carers with information and advice on emotional, material or financial help where available.
About You
* A diploma in Rehabilitation for Visually Impaired People
* An awareness of visual and hearing impairments and the impact they can have on an individual
* Experience working in a Health & Social Care setting
* Good IT skills
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. If you hold the same behaviours and approach, we want to hear from you. We will provide full training and support to help you succeed.
Benefits
* Regular formal and informal support
* Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
* 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Staff discount scheme offering access to great savings, including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network
Applying
Please write your application with consideration for the essential criteria in the Job Profile which you will find in the Additional Information section below. Include examples of why you should be considered and cover the experience, skills and knowledge you would bring to the post.
For an informal discussion, please contact ASCrecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates must have the right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months of employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: Rehabilitation Officer Visually Impaired Job Profile.
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received or the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 business days. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people so we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise is to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
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