Rehabilitation Officer - Visual Impairment

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Rehabilitation officer to join their team based in London     JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £35 -£55 per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION:  London     JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Rehabilitation Officer (Visual Impairment) to deliver a professional rehabilitation service to adults with visual loss and dual sensory impairment. You will work directly with individuals and families to promote independence, choice, and inclusion, supporting people to maximise their daily living and mobility skills JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:   Deliver rehabilitation programmes for adults with visual impairment, supporting independent living and mobility Undertake needs-led assessments for new and existing service users Deliver orientation, mobility, safety, and sighted guide training Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to joint decision-making Provide advice on accessibility in homes, council buildings, and public environments Coordinate and chair network meetings for individual service users Order specialist equipment in line with assessed needs and budgetary requirements Maintain accurate records using departmental IT systems Work within the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks Liaise with statutory, voluntary, and community organisations Support service users with communication methods such as Braille, Moon, typing, or assistive technology Work with Guide Dog Training Centres to assess suitability for guide dog ownership THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE) in Rehabilitation Studies or FDSc Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) or equivalent Experience working with people with visual impairment Proven ability to carry out needs-led assessments Experience delivering orientation and mobility training Experience working with older adults and/or disabled people Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding Strong communication, organisational, and partnership-working skills Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW