Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist
Contractual hours
35.00
Starting from £23,113 gross per annum
Vacancy location
Location
England, North West, North West
Directorate
Operations - North West
Job Title
Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist
Job Level
Support Provider
Contract type
Permanent
External job advert
As a Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, you will contribute to the services delivered by the Atherton team whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Training programme in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment). This role will cover the North-west region, particularly the Cumbria area. Therefore, we would like the successful role holder to live within a commutable distance of Cumbria.
The content of the training will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training. On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the job role. Off the job training will be covered by the Training Providers course, delivered by Birmingham City University (BCU). Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position.
BCU Course key dates:
Application deadline (if successful, applications must be made to BCU by this date): May 2025, date TBC
Assessment dates: TBC
Course dates: Starting in September 2025, 2-year course.
This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check; job offers are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory check. Sponsorship cannot be provided for the role.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Please contact Jenny.Lloyd@guidedogs.org.uk should you have any queries on the role.
The starting salary for this role once qualified is £34,805.
Diversity
Guide Dogs welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity, and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.
Candidate profile
Guide Dogs’ Vision Rehabilitation Service empowers people with sight loss to regain independence and confidence. Through personalised, specialist support, we help clients relearn skills, adapt to new environments, and embrace technology.
Our holistic, person-centred approach addresses challenges and aspirations, fostering self-reliance and enabling choice.
Through guidance on technology, skill development, and tailored programs, we support individuals to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities, and thrive.
We will be hosting a question and answer call to talk about the role on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 6pm, we welcome you to join us via the following link - Question & Answer - Trainee VRS
Successful applicants will study the Rehabilitation worker Visual Impairment apprenticeship course at Birmingham city University. This course involves achieving a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation Work and completing an Apprenticeship End Point Assessment. Learning is a combination of block learning weeks and application of skills to the workplace. The applications need to be submitted after a job offer has been made and accepted. Places on the University course are limited for the September 2025 start date, and offers will be made on a first come, first served basis. Positions are not held back for Guide Dogs employees.
Note - Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist.
For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role, please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.
How to apply
Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above.
As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.
The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.
Please contact our Recruitment Team on 0118 3540345 or recruitment@guidedogs.org.uk if you require any support with your application or have any accessibility needs.
Application Closing Date
02/02/2025
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