About the role
We are looking for a person who has an interest in the area of visual impairment and would be interested and motivated in becoming a Qualified Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Officer.
You would need to be willing to work in the Visual Impairment Team whilst studying and complete the Foundation Science (FdSc) Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) at Birmingham City university on the apprenticeship scheme, 2 year course. Once qualified you will be required to complete a further 2 year course to became qualified in complex visual impairment work. Your course fees will be paid
You will receive a Salary during your work and studies, you will be provided with training, supervision and support to complete your work and the course. The Visual Impairment Team operate Monday to Friday. WNC is a flexible employer and your work hours will be discussed with the successful candidate.
What will you be doing?
Working in the Visual Impairment team you will be supporting visually impaired adults in their homes and the community. You will offer support and training to enable them to gain the independence and confidence to adjust to the challenges of living with a sight loss.
About you
You will need to already have the following qualifications;
- GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above
and one of the following;
- Level 3 NVQ or Diploma or equivalent (full award) or
- 2 or more A-Levels (DD/48 UCAS tariff points) or
- a BTEC ordinary National Diploma or Level 2 NVQ or
- Diploma (full award) or 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 (grade C).
Car Driver & owner required.
Our benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days annual leave per year, 28 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
- Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car Lease scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
- Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
- Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.
The council is in the process of implementing a new pay structure and terms and conditions which will be applicable to this role. The outcome could result in a future variation to the advertised salary, and this will be discussed at interview.
About us
We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.
Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.
Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
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