Rehabilitation Officer (Fixed Term for 12 months)

REF: ROCS35

Please note: The closing date for this vacancy has passed, and we are no longer accepting applications.

  • Location Leicester, LE1
  • Hours 35 hours per week
  • Pay £26,517.25 per annum
  • Closing date: 27 Sep 2019, noon

Working 35 hours per week flexibly, including additional hours from time to time to meet the needs of the job, you will have the opportunity to conduct visits to adults requiring support and intervention, liaising with other agencies, meeting the requirements of contracts on behalf of the local authorities within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Your skills will enable you to carry out reablement assessments in the individual’s home and working with them using a strength based approach to implement comprehensive reablement programmes to maximise their independence and enhance their current skills.

You must possess or be working towards a Diploma in Higher Education in Rehabilitation Studies (VI).

You will be experienced in delivering a comprehensive range of Short Term focused reablement programmes for people with a sight loss which have clear timescales and outcomes.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with excellent communication and organisational skills who has the ability to time manage, prioritise caseload and be able to work alone.

We offer a range of employee benefits, a defined contribution pension scheme and access to an employee assistance programme.

Working for Vista means you will be working for one of the oldest and largest local charities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, working with people with sight loss and their families.   

Closing Date: 27th September noon 2019  

Interviews: Thursday 10th October 2019

If you do not hear from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume you have regrettably not been selected for interview on this occasion.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

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