Apprenticeship - Vision Rehabilitation Specialist - Fetcham, United Kingdom - Sight for Surrey

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Fetcham, United Kingdom

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Apprenticeship - Vision Rehabilitation Specialist X 3

36 hours per week

Apprenticeship Salary £23,495

Qualifying Salary Range £30,000 to £35,000

(Mileage to be paid at 45p per mile)


Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey has been established for over 100 years and is the major provider of services for people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted, and deafblind in Surrey.


Following successful completion of the apprenticeship course, you will be employed as a Qualified Sensory Specialist Worker on a permanent full-time contract supporting people with vision impairment and/or combined sight and hearing impairment.

As an apprentice your starting salary will be
£23,495 and upon successful completion, salary for a Qualified Sensory Specialist Worker is
£30,000 to £35,000
You must be committed to academic learning and able to work towards a professional qualification. You will receive a dedicated workplace mentor who will support you in your learning and off the job training.

You will join a network of learners internally and externally.

Working alongside a highly supportive and compassionate multi-disciplinary team, passionate about promoting accessible services for people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted, and deafblind.

Enrolment starts May/June or September/October 2024


We can offer you:

  • A generous annual leave allowance (full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum, plus bank holidays).
  • Investment in your development, with this qualification and workplace mentoring
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Pension contributions 6% matched with the Pensions Trust.
  • Annual flu vaccinations and an eye test every two years with a contribution towards work related glasses.
  • Wide range of training opportunities suitable for your role.
  • A growing range of other staff benefits.
  • Student membership with Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network Ltd
  • A fun and friendly team
A Disclosure and Barring Service will be required which we can arrange.


Closing Date: 12pm Monday 3rd June 2024

Interview Date:
Monday 10th June 2024

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COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Strategic Management/ Operational Service Planning/Forward Planning


Understanding the overall aims and objectives of the team and how these contribute to Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey's strategic plan.

Planning their work to meet agreed targets, standards, and people support needs. Working within agreed procedures to achieve team and personal objectives. Thinking ahead and identifying where and how their work impacts on the work of the team.


Inspiration
Valuing and supporting others.


Making things happen
Achieving agreed goals and targets. Managing their own time and available resources effectively. Collaborating with others to make things happen.


Communication
Communicating with all people in a positive, accessible, timely and clear manner. Listening actively, demonstrating their understanding of communications they receive and responding to them appropriately. Listening to the other person's point of view.


Developing Others/Team Development
Sharing their knowledge and skills with others. Supporting others in their development and contributing positively to team development.


Managing Change/Embracing Change
Seeking ways to continuously improve their own performance. Suggesting where improvements in service could be made. Is open to new ways of doing things. Adapting positively to changes and feeding back the impact of changes to their line manager, where appropriate.


Personal Impact
Presenting themselves effectively. Striving to develop the competencies they require to do their job. Acting with integrity and in line with the principles of equal opportunities. Respecting the opinion and expertise of others.


Customer Focus
Building good professional relationships with people we support. Endeavouring to understand what the person wants and being responsive to their needs. Responds positively to feedback.


Use of Technology and Management of Remote Teams
Using relevant technology effectively to do your role and, to deliver services.


KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Have experience of directly supporting vulnerable adults either in paid or an unpaid capacity.
  • Understand through experience of safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • Be committed to academic learning, off the job training and working towards a professional qualification.
  • Have an awareness of the social model of disability.
  • Ability to learn and deliver Rehabilitation Training, including Outdoor Training and Kitchen skills.
  • Ability to manage your own safety and that of a person with a visual impairment in complex environments.
  • Competent use of databases and Microsoft Office Packages and able to complete online learning.
  • To evidence level 2 English
    and maths o
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