Apprentice Rehabilitation Worker

The role

The ECL Sensory Service is a dynamic team of sensory professionals dedicated to improving services for sensory impaired people across the county of Essex.

Reporting to the Sensory Operations Manager, the Apprentice Rehabilitation Worker will undertake assessment of needs and reviews for visually impaired or dual sensory impaired people.

The successful applicant will provide individually tailored rehabilitation programs directly to individuals based upon the assessment of their needs and the need to maximise independence.

Entry requirements for Apprenticeship:

• English and Maths at Level 2 (GCSE grade A-C/4-9)

• Level 3 NVQ or Diploma or equivalent (full award)
• 2 or more A-Levels (DD/48 UCAS tariff points) or a BTEC ordinary National Diploma
• Level 2 NVQ or Diploma (full award) plus a written paper*
• 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 (grade C) or above plus a written paper*

• Strong desire to become a Rehabilitation Worker for Visually Impaired People
• Experience of working with adults with sensory needs (desirable)
•  Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures in relation to specialised area of work, i.e. sensory impaired adults.
• Ability to make sound decisions and use experience and knowledge in relation to rehabilitation to ensure best practice.
• Ability to identify objectives and outcomes and the means to achieve them.
• To be able to manage own caseload effectively and meet relevant key performance indicators.
• Ability to make and implement appropriate decisions in relation to day to day queries, referrals and allocations.
• Demonstrate commitment to the organisation and show responsibility in carrying out their work.
• Strong communication, inter-personal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other agencies and groups in enhancing service delivery to sensory impaired people.
• Ability to liaise with statutory agencies and voluntary organisations.
• Driving licence and vehicle to travel to ECL locations.

What we can offer you as Apprentice Rehabilitation Worker:

• 24 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
• Healthcare cash plan to claim back cost of dental and optical treatment
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £1500
• Free enhanced DBS
• Full induction and training with ongoing support
• Paid mileage when visiting ECL sites
• Annual pay and performance review including bonus scheme
• Ongoing training & career development
• Paid time off to attend university lectures

ECL reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified closing date depending on application numbers.

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.

ECL does not hold a visa sponsor licence therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK, cannot be considered for this role.