Rehabilitation Officer

We currently have an opportunity for a qualified Rehabilitation officer to join the Sensory support team at Stockton on Tees Adult Social care. The successful candidate will hold the relevant qualification and be motivated to provide an exceptional service to clients of Stockton on Tees. The team consists of a Team manager, Deputy Team managers, social workers, a social care officer and a rehabilitation officer. As part of the team we would expect that you are able to undertake specialist assessments, working strengths based practice to empower people with a visual impairment to achieve their goals and outcomes. You will receive regular supervision and relevant training to support within your role.

It is essential that you possess excellent communication skills, are patient, organised and want to empower the lives of people with a visual impairment.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work. We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £31,364,
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.