Rehab Officer – Visual Impairment Team

Job Specialism: AHP – Rehabilitation Officer (Sensory / Visual Impairment)
Location: Manchester, UK
Pay Rate: £35 – £38 per hour
Contract Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Rehab Officer to join the Visual Impairment Team in Manchester. This ongoing locum role offers an excellent hourly rate of £35 – £38 per hour and flexible part-time or full-time working options, allowing you to balance work and life on your terms.

You will be working within Manchester City Council, supporting adults with visual impairments to maximise their independence, safety, and quality of life through specialist rehabilitation and person-centred intervention.

This is a highly rewarding role for a specialist professional who is passionate about sensory services, independence, and community-based rehabilitation.

Perks and Benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that fits your lifestyle.

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £35 – £38 per hour depending on experience.

• Flexible Locum Working: Enjoy freedom and control over your working schedule.

• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience in a specialist sensory service.

• Multi-Disciplinary Environment: Work alongside OTs, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, and Health Professionals.

• Make a Real Impact: Directly improve independence and quality of life for people with visual impairments.

What You Will Do

• Carry out comprehensive, person-centred assessments of functional vision, mobility, daily living skills, communication needs, and environmental safety.

• Identify risks, rehabilitation goals, and required support under the Care Act.

• Develop tailored rehabilitation plans focusing on mobility, orientation, independent living skills, assistive technology, communication, and environmental adaptation.

• Agree clear outcomes with citizens and review progress regularly.

• Deliver structured, evidence-based rehabilitation programmes, including:

  • Cane and mobility training

  • Orientation and route training

  • Daily living skills

  • Assistive technology training

• Adapt training sessions to suit different learning styles and levels of vision.

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including OTs, physiotherapists, social workers, health professionals, and external agencies.

• Attend MDT meetings and provide specialist sensory input.

• Ensure sensory needs are fully embedded within wider care and support plans.

• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory and local authority requirements.

Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Rehabilitation Officer for Visual Impairment (or equivalent recognised qualification).

• Experience working with adults with visual or sensory impairments.

• Strong understanding of Care Act duties, person-centred practice, and rehabilitation frameworks.

• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Why Manchester?

Manchester is a vibrant, diverse, and forward-thinking city offering a fantastic mix of culture, music, sport, history, and innovation. With excellent transport links, thriving communities, and endless opportunities for social and professional life, Manchester is a brilliant place to both build your career and enjoy your lifestyle.

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