Rehabilitation Worker
Birmingham City Council
Rehabilitation Worker – Visual Impairment Team
Permanent
Grade C - £35,412 - £44,075
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
Working 36.5 hours per week.
Are you passionate about supporting people with sight loss to live more independently, confidently and safely?
We are looking for motivated and skilled Rehabilitation Workers to join our integrated Visual Impairment Team within Adult Social Care and Health. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by helping people with sight loss regain choice, control and independence in their everyday lives.
In this role, you will assess people’s functional abilities and needs, develop tailored rehabilitation programmes, and provide practical skills training such as travel, kitchen, communication and daily living skills. You will work directly with individuals, their families and carers, and a range of professionals to ensure support is personalised, safe and responsive.
You will also work alongside colleagues to screen referrals for the Visual Rehabilitation and Hearing Impairment services, making contact with referrers and citizens to gather key information. This will help ensure accurate records are maintained and that referrals are prioritised appropriately, so citizens receive the right support at the right time.
You will play an important part in promoting the work of the Visual Impairment Team, maintaining accurate records, contributing to reviews and case conferences, and supporting high-quality, inclusive service delivery.
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- A DipHE in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) or DipHE in Rehabilitation Studies.
- Experience of working with people with sight loss in a rehabilitation context.
- Experience of carrying out assessments and reviews.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach to individual needs.
- The ability to plan rehabilitation support, assess risk and manage a varied workload.
- Registration with the RWPN, with acknowledgement on the register that evidence has been provided.
You will be forward-thinking, flexible and committed to ongoing learning and development. You will understand the barriers faced by people with sight loss and be committed to anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and inclusive practice.
Why join us?
This is a chance to join a dedicated team making a meaningful impact across Birmingham. You will be part of a service that supports independence, promotes dignity and helps people with sight loss build confidence in their day-to-day lives.
Birmingham City Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities, and flexible working options will be considered. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we take positive action to support applicants with a disability or long-term health condition who meet the essential criteria.
If you are passionate about rehabilitation, independence and improving outcomes for people with sight loss, we would love to hear from you.
Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team <Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk>
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.