Rehabilitation Workers

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.

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.

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 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., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.