Rehabilitation Officer Visually Impaired
Job Location: Shire Hall, Gloucester
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Job Requisition Number: 14177
The post is open to job share.
About the role
We have a full‑time Rehabilitation Officer – Visual Impairment (ROVI) position available in our Sensory Team. The team is supported by an Integrated Social Care Manager and a Sensory Team Lead, and you will work alongside other Rehabilitation Officers and a Sensory co‑ordinator.
As a ROVI you will work as part of an integrated service with people who have significant sight loss to improve their choice and quality of life. You will use timely interventions to maximise long‑term independence, minimise ongoing support, and provide individuals, their families and carers with information and advice on relevant emotional, material or financial help where available.
Responsibilities
Work as part of an integrated service to improve the choice and quality of life of people with significant sight loss.
Provide timely interventions, support independence, and give information and advice on emotional, material or financial help where available.
Qualifications
- A diploma in Rehabilitation for Visually Impaired People
- An awareness of visual and hearing impairments and their impact on individuals
- Experience working in a Health & Social Care setting
- Good IT skills
Legal and Equality
We welcome applications from students who are in the final stages of completing their diploma in Rehabilitation for Visually Impaired People.
If you are an internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability, please declare it in an email to recruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk. We will consider you for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria.
Applications are only considered for persons with the right to work in the UK. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role.
It is a legal requirement that anyone appointed to a customer‑facing role must demonstrate fluent English.
Benefits
- Regular formal and informal support
- Safe, supportive and positive working environment with robust supervision
- 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff discount scheme offering savings with supermarkets and retailers
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free confidential counselling 24/7
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Links to employee networks such as Prism and the Young Employees Network
Working Arrangement
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, with a mix of remote and office working.
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