Rehabilitation Officer for Visually Impaired

The job itself

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is looking for a qualified and experienced Rehabilitation Officer Visual Impaired (ROVI) to join our dynamic Sensory Impairment service based in the Disability Resource Team.

As a Rehabilitation Officer you will be required to use a strength based approach to assess residents of East Riding who have a visual impairment and dual sensory loss in their own homes. We work using a blended approach enabling you to work from home, drop in hubs and the office. Although this is a part time post there will be opportunities to work additional hours should you wish. You will be based in the historic town of Beverley and provide services across the scenic county of the East Riding of Yorkshire with its rolling hills and coastal towns.

Collaboratively you will identify outcomes with the service user that offer choice, promote safety awareness, confidence and independence in everyday activities in their communities. This may involve the provision and education of equipment, low level vision training, rehabilitation training in mobility, orientation and daily living skills.

You will offer specialist advice, information and support to service users, carers and associated professionals, actively fostering good partnerships with community and voluntary agencies using innovative solutions to promote independence and wellbeing.

You should have a good knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority responsibilities in the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. In addition, good communication, decision making and time management skills are essential in order to provide a professional, knowledgeable and confident service delivery.

This post is based within the Disability Resource Team and you will be part of that team, working with Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. On a wider level, you will be a member of the wider Adult Services Directorate and work with Social Workers and non-registered staff as required.

You will have access to training and development opportunities to support your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and will receive regular supervision and Employee Development Reviews to support you in your career development.

The East Riding of Yorkshire is a rural county of 1000sq miles therefore it is essential that the successful candidates are able to travel across the whole of the county.