Qualified Habilitation Specialist

We are looking to appoint a qualified and experienced Habilitation Specialist to work with young people with a vision impairment, including those with additional needs, across the county, promoting and developing independent travel and life skills and preparing them for adulthood.

A thorough understanding of the impact of vision impairment is essential, along with high expectations of children and young people with vision impairment. You will work closely with families and settings, and work will be carried out in a range of environments, including homes, education settings and the wider community. You will work with very young children through to teenagers and potentially adults.

This is a part time position, hours and flexible working to be discussed at interview.

Are you a qualified and experienced Habilitation Officer? Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual? If so, Lincolnshire County Council has the role for you!, You will have experience in assessing mobility and habilitation needs, delivering teaching and training programmes and monitoring progress. You will have the skills to further develop mobility and habilitation provision for CYP with vision impairment across the county.

The position sits within the Sensory Education Support Team and you will work in collaboration with teachers for children and young people with a vision impairment and multi-sensory impaired children and young people in homes, early years settings and schools.

You must possess (or be near to completion of) the 'Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People)' or equivalent qualification OR be a qualified Rehabilitation Worker with experience of working with CYP and willing to undertake the 'Habilitation Work - Working with Children and Young People' Top Up Degree - BSc (Hons).

We would also consider individuals with work experience as an Habilitation Assistant or an individual who has a willingness to learn these skills and undertake accredited training., In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post., Disability Confident
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Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

A Contributory pension
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Flexible working policies
Career progression opportunities
A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits - Lincolnshire County Council