Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

AS343(e)

Full time

£33,945 - £37,336 per annum

Newcastle is a vibrant and forward-looking city.

Why work for us?

This is a rare opportunity to join Newcastle City Council and be part of the Sensory Service

Who are we looking for?

Someone who upholds the values of Newcastle City Council and the Sensory Service to

- Put residents first ensuring that the identified needs are met in a timely and efficient way

- Deliver excellence and quality in service provision

- Showing respect for people who receive our services and colleagues alike

We require one experienced Vision Rehabilitation Specialist who is qualified to be able to work with complex conditions including deaf/blind.

The work is varied with involvement in everything from assessing for specialist equipment, to working on using long canes, mobility training, to preparing a meal. We are looking for a motivated person who is interested in working in adult social care to support visually impaired residents of Newcastle to live in the community in their safest, most independent way and needs to be someone who likes variety in their working day and strives to do their best for the people they are working with.

You should have a relevant degree in Rehabilitation for Visual Impairment and preferably be a member of the professional body Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jan Collett, Team Manager on 07970629965

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

Permanent

Closing date:

12 August 2024