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Date Added: Thu 28/08/2025

Rehabilitation Officer – Visual Impairment

Oldham, UK
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Company: REED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £35.00 per hour

Location: Oldham (Hybrid)

Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Duration: 3 months

Pay Rate: £35 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Driving Licence & Enhanced DBS (Children & Adults) Required

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Rehabilitation Officer for Visual Impairment to join our Adult Social Care team. This is a vital role supporting residents experiencing sight loss, helping them maintain independence and wellbeing through specialist assessments and tailored rehabilitation plans.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct specialist assessments for individuals with visual sensory loss.
  • Develop and monitor support plans in collaboration with service users and carers.
  • Maintain the register for sight impaired and severely sight impaired residents.
  • Act as a key worker for individuals with significant sight loss.
  • Liaise with equipment providers and community services to ensure best value and effective support.
  • Deliver sensory awareness training and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
Requirements
  • Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies (or equivalent) and RWPN registration.
  • Proven experience working with adults and children with visual impairments.
  • Strong assessment, planning, and advocacy skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and assistive technologies.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Enhanced DBS for children and adults.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Why Join Us?
  • Make a meaningful impact in the lives of visually impaired individuals.
  • Work within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
  • Competitive hourly rate.
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