Qualified Rehabilitation Specialist (Visual Impairment)

Essex Cares

  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • £38,000-39,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
Salary: £38,000 - £39,000 per annum, pro rata for part-timeLocation: Chelmsford base with travel across EssexHours: Full time (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) or part-time consideredContract: PermanentAre you a qualified Sensory Rehabilitation Specialist looking to join a dynamic and collaborative team?To be considered for the role of Sensory Rehabilitation Specialist, you must have a BTEC Level 4 professional diploma in rehabilitation studies (Visual Impairments) or the Diploma of Higher Education in Rehabilitation Studies.Since 2009 our sensory team has delivered a range of services across Essex for people who have sight, hearing, or dual sensory loss. Our objective is to develop a society where people with sensory impairments have the same access to services and businesses as everyone else.About YouAs a Rehabilitation Specialist you will provide assessment and rehabilitative training to our customers with the aim to advance or maintain their independence in all aspects of life.You will also need:
  • Experience of working with adults with sensory impairments/needs
  • Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures in relation to specialised area of work, i.e. sensory impaired adults
  • Ability to make and implement appropriate decisions in relation to day-to-day queries referrals and allocation in line with best practise
  • Ability to identify objectives and outcomes and the means to achieve them
  • To be able to manage own caseload effectively
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other agencies and groups in enhancing service delivery to sensory impaired people
  • Valid driving licence and car, or access to a car and driver
What we can offer you:
  • 45p paid per mile tax-free
  • Up to 35 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
  • Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
  • Annual salary reviews
  • Annual performance-related bonus
  • Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
  • Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
  • Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
  • Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
  • Enhanced employee referral program - earn up to £1500 for referring a friend
  • Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
  • Access to Blue Light Card
  • Mental health first aiders in every service
  • Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role
Take the next step in your career and become part of the ECL team.About UsAt ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.ECL does not hold a visa sponsor licence therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK, cannot be considered for this role.INDCS

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