Rehabilitation Officer / Worker Visual Impairment
- Northallerton, United Kingdom
Posted 6 days ago
About the role
Salary: £37,481 to £44,253 per annum (Pro rata for part-time roles)
Grade: JK
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy Hours: Full and Part-time roles available
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about empowering people to live independently and achieve their goals?
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to join our experienced and well-established specialist countywide Sensory Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with people of all ages living with sight loss, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to live safely and successfully within their communities and to be part of a highly supportive, passionate and knowledgeable staff group.
As part of our dedicated team, which includes Sensory Social Workers, Communicator Guides as well as Sensory Officers, you will deliver specialist rehabilitation support, training and advice that helps people reduce, delay or prevent the need for ongoing care and support services. We are a countywide team, so the ability to travel across the county independently is essential, work base location can be discussed at interview.
About the Role
You will work directly with individuals who have visual impairments, providing person-centred rehabilitation programmes tailored to their needs and desired outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assessing needs and developing rehabilitation programmes that promote independence.
- Teaching orientation and mobility skills to enable safe and confident travel.
- Supporting individuals to develop and maintain communication and daily living skills.
- Recommending and providing specialist equipment and adaptations.
- Working with carers to ensure they have the advice and support they need.
- Undertaking reviews and monitoring progress against agreed outcomes.
- Promoting awareness and understanding of sight loss among colleagues, partner organisations and local communities.
- Being part of and actively supporting awareness training to partner agencies
- Promoting and holding drop-in sessions in the community with visually impaired people and colleagues
- Working collaboratively with health professionals, voluntary organisations and community services to maximise opportunities and resources for people.
- Contributing to safeguarding activity and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable adults.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working with people with visual impairments, sensory needs or within a rehabilitation, health or social care setting but will also consider newly qualified applicants
- Is passionate about supporting people to maximise their independence and quality of life.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can build positive relationships with individuals, families, colleagues and partner organisations.
- Is organised and able to manage their own caseload effectively.
- Can work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.
- Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and person-centred practice.
A relevant qualification in rehabilitation work with visually impaired people is essential (sensory services, health or social care would be advantageous.)
What We Offer
In return, we offer:
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives.
- Opportunities for professional development and learning.
- Flexible and supportive working arrangements.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to a range of employee wellbeing and benefits programmes.
- The opportunity to work within an experienced and highly valued specialist service.
Additional Information
This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.
As this role involves direct communication with service users, applicants must be able to demonstrate a confident use of the English language.
If you are committed to helping people with visual impairments achieve greater independence and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create stronger, more inclusive communities across North Yorkshire.
To discuss the role, please contact Thomas Kellner on 01609 532044 or email Thomas.Kellner@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Documents
Job Description Rehabilitation Officer or Worker Grade JK.docx
Total Rewards
Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Shortlisting Date: Monday 14 September 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 17 and Friday 18 September 2026
Venue for Interview: Microsoft Teams
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***DBS***
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Rehabilitation Officer / Worker Visual Impairment
Salary: £39,481 - £44,253 per annum (pro rata for part time roles)
Posted: 28/08/2026
Closing date: 13/09/2026
Closing time: 23:59 (BST)