Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
Your role and responsibilitiesYou 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, the link to this can be found in supporting links)
- knowledge of Braille, Moon, Deaf-Blind Manual and other communication methods
- 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 inJob and Person Profile (JPP) (docx)which can be found in supporting documents.
About us
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 below:Vision Independence Practitioner (link found in supporting links)View our website here for more information on who we are and what we do - Sensing Change(link found in supportinglinks)
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 atEndeavour House,Ipswich,IP1 2BX.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 atEndeavour House,Ipswich,IP1 2BX.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.Degree/DipHE in Rehabilitation Studies or BTEC Professional Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies Level 5.
Experience
Essential
- 1. Knowledge of Braille, Moon, Deaf Blind Manual & other communication methods
- 2. Understanding of accessible formats for people with sight loss
- 3. Good understanding and awareness of the emotional impact of sight loss
- 4. Knowledge of digital aids for daily living, communication, safety and mobility
- 5. Able to identify risk and carry out effective risk assessments that promote independence
- 6. Up to date knowledge of legislation relating to own profession and knowledge of benefits available to customer group
- 7. Confidence to consult and negotiate with both internal and external organisations, including applying for funding when necessary to ensure access and provision of services
- 8. High level of education including excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
Values and personal qualities
Essential
- 1. Have an understanding of, and take account of, the principles of person-centred practice
- 2. Good organisation skills and ability to work independently and successfully within competing deadlines and prioritising own workload effectively
- 3. Awareness of the rights of people with sight and/or hearing loss regarding access
- 4. Ability to work as an effective, reliable, flexible and supportive team member.
Desirable
- 1. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role
- 2. A full, clean UK driving licence is required
- 3. Police vetting is required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.Degree/DipHE in Rehabilitation Studies or BTEC Professional Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies Level 5.
Experience
Essential
- 1. Knowledge of Braille, Moon, Deaf Blind Manual & other communication methods
- 2. Understanding of accessible formats for people with sight loss
- 3. Good understanding and awareness of the emotional impact of sight loss
- 4. Knowledge of digital aids for daily living, communication, safety and mobility
- 5. Able to identify risk and carry out effective risk assessments that promote independence
- 6. Up to date knowledge of legislation relating to own profession and knowledge of benefits available to customer group
- 7. Confidence to consult and negotiate with both internal and external organisations, including applying for funding when necessary to ensure access and provision of services
- 8. High level of education including excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
Values and personal qualities
Essential
- 1. Have an understanding of, and take account of, the principles of person-centred practice
- 2. Good organisation skills and ability to work independently and successfully within competing deadlines and prioritising own workload effectively
- 3. Awareness of the rights of people with sight and/or hearing loss regarding access
- 4. Ability to work as an effective, reliable, flexible and supportive team member.
Desirable
- 1. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role
- 2. A full, clean UK driving licence is required
- 3. Police vetting is required
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
