Qualified Habilitation Specialist

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and review training programmes for CYP with vision impairment (including those with complex needs) and include an integrated approach to the development of social and self‑determination skills.
• Implement and deliver all independent travel skills including use of public transport, cane skills and the use of electronic APP's / devices.
• Deliver Habilitation awareness training to a variety of settings / stakeholders building capacity across the LA.
• Work in a range of environments, including the home and home area, educational, and public settings, working flexibly based around student and Service need.
• Periodically review the Aims and Objectives for the delivery of Habilitation Training, taking account Delivery of Habilitation Training (Mobility and Independent Living Skills) for Children and Young People with Vision impairment (2011; 2021).
• Maintain Continued Professional Development activities as prescribed by Habilitation VI UK or associated Professional Bodies to maintain competence and relevance.
• Maintain an awareness of current thinking, research, and relevant developments in Habilitation (mobility, orientation, and independence), to improve and further develop service provision.
• Travel across a large county area in all weather conditions, handling specialist equipment, and delivering practical habilitation training. A full UK driving licence is required; the post is designated as an essential car user and business insurance will be required.

• Hold the Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight Graduate Diploma and one or more of the following qualifications: BSc Hons Top‑up Degree in Habilitation Studies (BCU Birmingham City University), Rehabilitation Officer Diploma / Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) – Working with Children with Visual Impairment, or another nationally recognised qualification in habilitation training for children and young people with visual impairment.
• Hold a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) or a Diploma in Higher Education in Rehabilitation Studies and demonstrate a commitment to further study to achieve full habilitation accreditation.
• Experience working with children and young people aged 0‑25 years.
• Experience supporting students with vision loss; have a passion for inclusion and confidence in imparting knowledge and expertise to a variety of stakeholders.
• Be registered with an appropriate professional body upon appointment.
• Have a positive, can‑do attitude and be enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and committed to working flexibly within a variety of settings to support a high‑quality, inclusive habilitation experience for children with vision loss.

For more details or an informal chat please contact:
Donna McNaughton – Team Lead, Vision Inclusion Team on Telephone: /  or Email: donna.mcn

Interviews will be held on the 16th December.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident employer.