Rehabilitation Officer Sensory Impairment

Enfield Council

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Job summary

Are you a committed and experienced Rehabilitation Officer / Vision Rehabilitation Specialist who is passionate about providing services to visually impaired people. If so, Enfield Council is the place for you.

We are seeking to recruit a qualified Vision Rehabilitation Specialist with a Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies, or equivalent, and an understanding of the needs of people with a visual impairment and dual sensory loss.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will be responsible for providing specialist support and rehabilitation services to individuals with vision impairment, enabling them to maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life. Your key duties will include:

  • Completing assessments to identify individual needs and develop personalised support plans.
  • Delivering practical training and advice on daily living skills, mobility, low vision aids and assistive technology.
  • Working with other professionals within Adult Social Care, and with external agencies to ensure holistic care and support.
  • Advocating for service users and promoting their inclusion within the community.
  • Keeping accurate records and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices.

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact David Marke (david.marke@enfield.gov.uk) 0208 132 0175 for an informal discussion.

About us

Enfield Council is a local authority in North London. Enfield is a borough with much to offer. Our cultural diversity, heritage and tradition, closeness to central London and proximity to open countryside make Enfield an exciting place.

To provide excellent services to our residents, we want staff who are innovative and forward thinking with enthusiasm, skills and talent to share our vision in our drive for excellence.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council

  • An excellent pension through theLocal Government Pension Scheme(LGPS).
  • Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service.You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
  • A blend of remote and office based working.
  • Interest-free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
  • Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
  • Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work

Date posted

22 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,951 to £42,840 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

PEO-001289

Job locations

Civic Centre Site

Enfield

Greater London

EN1 3ES


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full job description please see the job description and person specification attached.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Oley Taal on 020 8132 1043 or at oley.taal@enfield.gov.uk.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full job description please see the job description and person specification attached.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Oley Taal on 020 8132 1043 or at oley.taal@enfield.gov.uk.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies (DIPHE) Visual Impairment or equivalent

Desirable

  • Car owner and driver

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of two years experience working with visually impaired and hearing impaired people.
  • Ability to communicate in BSL, Hands-on signing, Deafblind manual, Braille or willingness to undertake training.
  • Ability to implement a self directed approach in line with the personalisation agenda and the Safeguarding Adults policy for the Council
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, including report writing, presenting, negotiating and the use of IT
  • Ability to plan and maximise use of resources
  • Ability to negotiate with customers how best to meet their needs
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary environment and have the Ability to work in partnership with carers and families and liaise with other staff agencies to ensure that the needs of the service user are met
  • Ability to work using own initiative as part of a team while managing workload efficiently, prioritising work and adopting a flexible approach to changing and competing demands
  • Ability to implement and monitor quality standards.

Desirable

  • Highly competent in the application of resource allocation systems
  • Ability to navigate and apply the Councils information technology systems to support Personalisation (Quickheart and Care First)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies (DIPHE) Visual Impairment or equivalent

Desirable

  • Car owner and driver

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of two years experience working with visually impaired and hearing impaired people.
  • Ability to communicate in BSL, Hands-on signing, Deafblind manual, Braille or willingness to undertake training.
  • Ability to implement a self directed approach in line with the personalisation agenda and the Safeguarding Adults policy for the Council
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, including report writing, presenting, negotiating and the use of IT
  • Ability to plan and maximise use of resources
  • Ability to negotiate with customers how best to meet their needs
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary environment and have the Ability to work in partnership with carers and families and liaise with other staff agencies to ensure that the needs of the service user are met
  • Ability to work using own initiative as part of a team while managing workload efficiently, prioritising work and adopting a flexible approach to changing and competing demands
  • Ability to implement and monitor quality standards.

Desirable

  • Highly competent in the application of resource allocation systems
  • Ability to navigate and apply the Councils information technology systems to support Personalisation (Quickheart and Care First)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Enfield Council

Address

Civic Centre Site

Enfield

Greater London

EN1 3ES


Employer's website

https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/jobs-and-careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Enfield Council

Address

Civic Centre Site

Enfield

Greater London

EN1 3ES


Employer's website

https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/jobs-and-careers (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment and Onboarding Officer

Oley Taal

oley.taal@enfield.gov.uk

02081321043

Date posted

22 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,951 to £42,840 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

PEO-001289

Job locations

Civic Centre Site

Enfield

Greater London

EN1 3ES


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