Closing date: Friday 31 October 2025
Location: North West
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £34805-£38388 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term 12 months
Interview date: To be confirmed
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm.
The role is field-based, covering the Greater Manchester and Lancashire areas. However, we welcome applications from candidates based outside these regions, provided they can meet the travel requirements.
If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with the Hiring Manager via email at jenny.lloyd@guidedogs.org.uk
While having a driving licence is preferred, we are open to applicants who can demonstrate a reliable and consistent method of travel.
The Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS) are professionals who are trained to support visually impaired adults, enabling, and empowering them to live the life they choose. They support individuals in developing and maintaining the independence and confidence they need to progress in their home, at work, socially, and help them adjust to new situations.
Through personalisation, the VRS work directly with individuals to holistically assess their needs and develop and deliver a bespoke programme of training in skills, wellbeing and coping strategies to empower people to live independently.
Key Responsibilities
Please note that thisposition requires a relevant professional qualification. Applications that do not meet this essential requirement will not be considered for review.
Delivery Plan
* Together with the client, co-produce an action plan which is tailored to meet individual clients’ needs and goals to enable progress on their individual Guide Dogs journey and maximise their independence.
* Plan ongoing reviews of client progress in terms of the extent to which their desired outcomes have been achieved.
* Input and maintain Guide Dogs’ client records within given time frames and ensure our Data Protection policy and Safeguarding policies are adhered to.
* Support the whole region or other regions as necessary.
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