Rehabilitation Worker for people with sight loss
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
27/01/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 12/02/2023 23:59
Salary:
£31,099 - £34,723 / £36,298 – £40,478 p.a. i.e. pre-progression Grade 9/ post -progression Grade 11
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
A Sensory Support Team location - Hybrid working applies
Further Information
Adult Care - OP / PDSI
Rehabilitation Worker for People with Sight Loss
Location : Sensory Support Team- Hybrid working applies
Salary: £31,099 - £34,723 / £36,298 – £40,478 p.a.
i.e. pre-progression Grade 9/ post -progression Grade 11
Full Time - Permanent
37 hours per week.
Vacancy NO: AHS/23/57
A rare opportunity has arisen within the Durham County Council Sensory Support Team for a qualified Rehabilitation Worker to join a dynamic team of sensory professionals dedicated to improving services for people who have sight loss across County Durham.
The team consists of a Team manager, Assistant Team managers, rehabilitation workers, Rehabilitation Worker Dual Sensory Loss and qualified Social Workers for Hearing Impaired People.
We are looking for a dynamic and professional rehabilitation Worker to join our established team to undertake specialist assessments, provide person-centred rehabilitation programmes for both sight loss and dual sensory loss and to enable individual to live independently both in the home and the community.
You should have an experience of rehabilitation work, and be able to teach mobility and orientation, daily living skills and communication. Understanding the issues of this specialist area of work and have experience, and proven competency of working with people with sight loss.
The successful candidate will receive specialist supervision and training support and will work with other staff to carry out assessments and to develop, and deliver, quality services.
You will benefit from the support of a wide range of professionals and also have the opportunity for progression within the role.
You will be expected to follow a hybrid model of working whilst maintaining an office base within the Sensory Support Team.
Required qualifications: Applicants must hold the Diploma/Degree in Rehabilitation Studies with Visual Impairment or equivalent Rehabilitation Studies qualification.
For further information about the post please contact:
David Johnston , Assistant Team Manager (Visual Impairment) 03000 263935 david.johnston@durham.gov.uk
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 27/02/2023
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
Take a look at our comprehensive benefits package https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer
Apply on-line via the jobs portal or for further assistance contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via Email: PESAHS@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.