Vision Rehabilitation Specialist for Visually Impaired People

At Sight Support Derbyshire, we believe that everyone deserves to live with independence, dignity and confidence, no matter their level of sight.

As a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, you ll have a truly life changing impact. You ll work one to one with people adjusting to sight loss helping them rebuild skills, regain confidence and reconnect with their world. This is meaningful, relationship centred work where your expertise genuinely transforms lives.

We are flexible about how many hours the post holder will work. We can offer flexibility in work patterns. Please telephone if you wish to discuss options before applying.

It is essential that you are a qualified rehabilitation worker, holding one of the profession-based qualifications available through national training establishments. You should be registered or willing to register with the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network.

What you ll do

As part of our dedicated rehabilitation team, you will:

• Carry out specialist, holistic assessments
• Provide personalised mobility, orientation and independent living skills training
• Teach people to use aids, equipment and digital tools
• Support people to navigate work, home and the community with confidence
• Work closely with carers, colleagues and partner organisations
• Mentor Sight Support Derbyshire s Rehabilitation Support Workers
• Contribute to information events and community outreach
• Record outcomes that demonstrate the impact of your work

Every day will bring variety, purpose and the chance to make real, lasting change for people with sight loss.

What you ll bring

• A recognised visual impairment rehabilitation qualification
• Experience delivering mobility and independent living skills training
• A calm, person centred and empowering approach
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel across Derbyshire

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.