Job Description
We are committed to flexible working. To view the types of flexible or part time working available for this role, please see the Job and Person Profile.
Job details
Sensing Change is a team within the Adult and Community Services (ACS), Suffolk County Council. We provide a range of services to people with sight and/or hearing loss throughout Suffolk, which include Social Work and Assessment, Vision Rehabilitation and a Support Service. The aim of our service is to focus on early intervention and prevention, enabling individuals to maintain and increase their independence.
We are currently seeking a Qualified Vision Rehabilitation Worker to join our team and work directly with people with sight loss or dual sensory loss. The role is countywide with an office base at Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX.
Your role and responsibilities
You will
- assess, plan and deliver high-level independence skills, including orientation and mobility training to people with sight loss or dual sensory loss
- offer information, advice, guidance and support to enable people with sight loss to live as independently as possible
- balance needs and risk of individuals while focusing on promoting independence and positive outcomes
- to support individuals, carers and their families and work alongside colleagues within Sensing Change and ACS, as well as partner organisations when required.
You will need:
- a Degree/BTEC Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies Level 5 (if you do not have a relevant qualification please take a look at ourVision Independence Practitionervacancy which may be more suitable to your experience)
- knowledge of Braille, Moon, Deaf-Blind Manual and other communication methods
- an understanding of accessible formats for people with sight loss
- good understanding and awareness of the emotional impact of sight loss
- to be able to identify risk and carry out effective risk assessments that promote independence
- knowledge of digital aids for daily living, communication, safety and mobility.
You can view a full list of requirements in Job and Person Profile. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
Sensing Change is a well-established, dedicated and supportive team with lots of experience, enthusiasm and passion for promoting the needs of people with sight and/or hearing loss. We will nurture and develop your existing skills to focus on sensory needs and will provide training leading to qualifications in this interesting and specialist area of work. We are looking forward to welcoming new staff to a number of posts, which are available at various locations across Suffolk.
Please take a look at the other opportunities currently available within the Sensing Change team: Vision Independence Practitioner
View our website for more information on who we are and what we do - Sensing Change
Travelling requirements for your role
We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate, but in this role, you will need to travel to locations away from your contractual base, so you must either hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.
This role is mainly based in the community; however, you may also have the opportunity to work from home occasionally and you will have an office base. Please speak with the contact detailed below if you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements. #LI-Hybrid
To find out more:
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Caroline Carr by calling 01473 260030 or emailing [email protected]
How to apply:
To apply and for further details, please visit:
https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/#en/sites/CX_1004/job/10293
Closing date: 11.30 pm, 17 May 2023.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are also committed to flexible working.
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