Rehabilitation Officer – Visual Impairment

Rehabilitation Officer – Visual Impairment
Location: Oldham Council – Adult Social Care

We are looking for a Rehabilitation Officer – Visual Impairment to join Oldham Council’s Adult Social Care team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing sight loss across the borough.

About the Role As a Rehabilitation Officer, you will:

• Carry out specialist assessments of individuals and their carers to identify needs related to sensory loss.
  
  
• Develop and implement support plans that promote independence, wellbeing, and confidence.
  
  
• Provide advice, information, and signposting to other organisations.
  
  
• Act as a specialist consultant and advocate on issues relating to visual impairment.
  
  
• Maintain the statutory register for sight impaired and severely sight impaired residents.
  
  
• Work in partnership with colleagues across social care, health, housing, and voluntary services.
  
  
• Deliver sensory awareness training to staff and providers.
  
  

About You We are looking for someone who has:

• A Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies (or equivalent) and registration with RWPN.
  
  
• Experience working with adults and children with visual sensory loss, their families and carers.
  
  
• The ability to carry out sensitive and accurate assessments.
  
  
• Skills in developing rehabilitation interventions to support independence and wellbeing.
  
  
• Strong communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
  
  
• IT literacy, with experience using case management systems.
  
  
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential car user).
  
  

Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting residents with sight loss, ensuring they can live as independently as possible. You’ll be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team and encouraged to continue your professional development.

Additional Information

• This post requires an enhanced DBS check.
  
  
• Some unsocial hours working may be required.
  
  

Apply Now If you are passionate about supporting people with visual impairments and want to make a real impact in the community, we’d love to hear from you.

? To apply, please send your CV to john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

? Referral Bonus – We offer £250 for every successful referral. If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, pass on their details!