Habilitation Officer
£33,143 - £36,363 per annum, pro rata
Hours per Week: 0.6 FTE
Permanent
Gloucester
https://careers.gloucestershire.gov.uk/GloucestershireCounty/job/Gloucester-Habilitation-Officer/1169021855/
About the Team and Role
Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children
and young people with visual impairments across Gloucestershire.
As a Qualified Habilitation Specialist, you will provide expert, person-centred support
to individuals aged 0–25, helping them develop essential daily living and mobility
skills to maximise their independence and confidence.
Working with the specialist team of Qualified Teachers for the Visually Impaired and
Qualified Teacher for Multi-Sensory Impairment, and with the wider Advisory
Teaching Team, under the guidance of the Lead Advisory Teacher, you will deliver
high-quality, timely assessments and outcome-focused interventions tailored to each
young person’s needs. You’ll play a key role in planning, reviewing, and coordinating
support with families, schools, and professionals, ensuring a collaborative and
inclusive approach. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll contribute to
statutory assessments, environmental access planning, and service development, all
while championing the independence and wellbeing of children and young people
with visual impairments and complex needs.
About You
You will need to bring a strong background in habilitation work, with experience
supporting children and young people with diagnosed visual impairments, including
those with additional needs.
You’ll be confident in delivering structured, goal-oriented training programmes and
skilled in conducting specialist assessments and risk evaluations. A collaborative
communicator, you’ll work effectively with families, education staff, and multi-agency
teams to deliver coordinated, impactful support.
In addition to a recognised habilitation qualification, you should have a sound
understanding of current SEND legislation and safeguarding practices, be proficient
in using ICT tools such as Microsoft Word and Excel and be committed to continuous
professional development. The ability to travel across the county is essential, as is a
clear dedication to promoting the welfare and independence of children and young
people.
A full driving licence and enhanced DBS check are required, along with the flexibility
to travel across the county.
What you’ll get in return…
Successful candidates will join us at a time of change which offers opportunities to
make a difference to the service we provide. You would be part of a service that is
supportive, offers development opportunities and cares passionately about people.
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible working opportunities
• A service structure that provides progression opportunities
• Annual leave of 25.5 rising to 30.5 days per year after 5 years, plus bank
holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Competitive salaries
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Wide ranging multi agency working
• Employee Benefits Programme
* Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) Network and the Young Employees Network
Please see job profile for more detail information on the role. For further information
please contact Simon Worker - simon.worker@gloucestershire.gov.uk
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: https://careers.gloucestershire.gov.uk/GloucestershireCounty/job/Gloucester-Habilitation-Officer/1169021855/