Rehabilitation Officer (Adults Visual Impairment)

Post Ref: CC072

Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Calderdale is seeking to recruit a Rehabilitation Officer (ROVI) for people with a visual impairment to join a small dedicated Sensory Team alongside another Senior Rehabilitation Officer, Coordinator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and a Communicator Guide.

The Team is part of the Calderdale Adult Social Care Front Door Offer, as part of Community Prevention and Early Intervention. The team sit within the Adults Services and Wellbeing Early Intervention and prevention directorate.

This is a fantastic opportunity and we are looking for candidates who can work with visually impaired individuals in a person-centred way. Candidates must be committed to upholding Human Rights along with the Principles of The Care Act 2014. Candidates should have a positive attitude and will be enthusiastic and innovative in their approach to work. Excellent communication skills and the ability to demonstrate good practice are a must.

The Rehabilitation Officer role entails holding a caseload of people and working to undertake proportionate strengths-based assessments and design programmes of rehabilitation for those people identified as being in need of support due to the impact that their visual impairment is having on their daily lives. Whilst seeking to promote independence the right candidate will ensure that individuals remain at the heart of their work. They will work to empower vulnerable adults to make choices and decisions about their lives and to maintain autonomy and control.

Candidates will be proficient in the use of IT systems, capable of writing reports and able to design programmes of rehabilitation tailored to the individual.

The role requires active contribution to the ongoing development of the Directorate and information to our health colleagues and voluntary agencies. You will receive direct support from a Senior ROVI will be provided through regular 1 to 1 supervision. The right candidate will be supported to develop their skills and knowledge with an annual appraisal and frequent training. Induction to the role and service will be provided.

Employees of the Council enjoy a comprehensive reward and benefits package, which includes generous terms and conditions of employment and access to a wide range of retail discounts and lifestyle savings to name a few.

A driving licence is essential for this role as is having access to a car for business use purposes.

A rehabilitation Specialist qualification and registered with RWPN is also essential for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd November 2026

Interview Date: 1st December 2026

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

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