Visual Impairment Support Worker

Job Introduction

About Us

Are you passionate about supporting people with vision loss? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a support worker to join the Visual Impairment Team in Oxfordshire.

The Sensory Impairment Team is an established dynamic multidisciplinary team with a diverse range of expertise in visual and hearing impairment. We are in integral part of Adult Social Care but work independently and cover the whole of Oxfordshire.

The Visual Impairment Team is based in the South of Oxfordshire, and we are looking to recruit a Support Worker who has the desire and the ability to work with adults with a visual impairment. You will be joining a friendly, highly motivated team committed to improving outcomes for people who have a visual impairment.

 Oxfordshire County Council's ambition is for a county where local residents and businesses can flourish; where people can access the information and support they need; and where all services are efficient, joined up and value for money - a 'Thriving Oxfordshire'. The Council delivers 80% of local government services in the county and works effectively with local partners to achieve our ambitions. 

About the Role

You will be working directly with visually impaired adults and will be responsible for assessing; planning, signposting, and supporting people to maximise their independence. You will be required to work within Oxfordshire's County Councils policies and safeguarding procedures.

Due to this post having access to vulnerable adults and/or children, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

About you

As an excellent team player, you will be an effective communicator, able to produce high quality written work. You will be able to demonstrate effective analysis, risk assessment and decision-making skills, be resilient and be able to work in a busy, sometimes stressful environment.

You will be supported by your team and by our committed managers who provide high quality supervision, and opportunities for professional development to ensure you can meet the challenging needs of these role.

Rewards and benefits

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.

Would you like to know more?

Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact John Fearn-Webster, Manager to the Sensory Impairment Teams, Telephone 07711 117411 or email john.fearn-webster@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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