Job Description

Location:

Torfaen/Cardiff

Employment status:

Full time or possible job share. This role is a self-employed position and the individual will be responsible for paying their own Income Tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions.

Salary:

20 per hour (invoiced work, paid within 12 weeks)

Job Purpose:

To work on a one-to-one basis providing sighted support to a visually impaired (VI) Visual Rehabilitation Officer (VRO) to enable them to carry out their role fully.

Main duties and responsibilities:

To drive Vision Rehabilitation Officer (VRO) and support in work To provide visual support and observations during assessments, rehabilitation sessions and mobility training Use observational skills to relay relevant visual information, including interpretation of non-verbal communication, information about the environment, potential hazards, and evidence of any presenting injuries (safeguarding) Support the VRO to risk assess activities in relation to the safety of service users and staff member as appropriate Support the VRO to follow protocols in relation to safeguarding vulnerable adults To assist the VRO with implementing rehabilitation programmes for Daily Living Skills and Mobility and Orientation Training e.g. to assist with marking appliances under the guidance of the VRO and to ensure the client is using the techniques recommended by the VRO. To assist the VRO with mobility and orientation route planning e.g. finding the appropriate bus stop and particular landmarks, buildings etc. To make the VRO aware of any potential hazards to himself and/or the service user during training sessions Support the VRO to organise and be involved with the delivery of awareness raising sessions and training for other disciplines within Social Services, Health Authorities, voluntary and community groups and the public
To act as a sighted guide to VRO in unfamiliar indoor, outdoor or cluttered environments as required

To assist with administrative tasks such as note taking and typing reports and proofreading To assist with entering data on to electronic client management system, keeping accurate records and recording information for monitoring purposes To read written information to VRO as and when required To assist with transcribing information into accessible formats e.g. large print and audio To support VRO when attending training and meetings by taking relevant notes and providing visual support To carry out any other task to enable VRO to carry out their role To complete the necessary Access to Work (ATW) paperwork and manage own payment invoicing

Safeguarding

The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check completed by Sight Cymru.

Confidentiality

To ensure that all professional and personal information about the member of staff being supported and the service users they work with is kept strictly confidential.

Quality Standards

To work to organisational standards, policies and procedures and external quality standards.

Flexible Working Practice

To be flexible with regard to timings of working hours. As this job involves supporting a VRO it is essential that you can change support hours to meet the needs of the role. To be flexible regarding the person supported in order to provide support during holiday and other leave periods.

Health & Safety

Ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with organisational health and safety and lone working policies and procedures.

Organisational Values and Equal Opportunity

To support the organisations' core values and carry out all responsibilities with due regard to Equal Opportunities Policy and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Free or subsidised travel On-site parking
Work Location: In person