Shropshire is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Rehabilitation Officer Visual Impairment to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.
Main Duties for the Rehabilitation Officer Visual Impairment includes.
1. To undertake specialist visual impairment assessments with the visually impaired person to identify their needs and aspirations to promote independent living.
2. To plan and carry out a programme and support plan to meet the assessed rehabilitation needs which may include:
3. Communication, maximising residual vision for reading and writing and exploring the use of equipment for listening and guidance.
4. Independent living skills enhancing independence and safety though the use of identified equipment and new techniques in personal care, nutrition, safety in the home i.e. kitchen, time management and personal organisation.
5. Recreation and leisure offering practical advice and support to enhance interests and hobbies including linking with employment opportunities if applicable.
6. Mobility and orientation learning and training where necessary, including long cane training, offer safety advice, whilst maintaining independence using equipment and assistive technology.
7. To work di...