The Occupational Therapy service in Southend City Council is a progressive place to work, and we are always developing and improving our services in line with the needs of the community. We work with adults and children and their families to help them achieve positive outcomes through a strengths- based approach.  

At Southend, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and knowledge. 

The Occupational Therapy service is dynamic and innovative with a diverse range of opportunities to work across in our rotation. Our current teams are -

• OT Referral Hub
• Early response
• Reablement
• Able2
• Community Strengths
• Healthy at home
• Housing
• Childrens

Take the exciting step to apply for this role and you could be making an impact in one of these amazing teams. Each team offers very specific learning and development opportunities with enthusiastic and knowledgeable colleagues who can support you through induction and beyond.

Southend Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent Sensory Rehabilitation Worker.

The successful candidate will manage their own case load and be responsible for supporting residents across Southend and out-of-city cases to offer specialist visual impairment/sensory assessments and appropriate support in the right place at the right time. They will undertake sensory rehabilitation practice that is person-centred, strengths-based and considers community assets.

They will be required to provide interventions and recommendations to promote independence. Also ensuring that the residents of Southend are supported with the correct advice, information and relevant signposting and prompted to utilise the assets which already exist in their local community.

As this position is based around community work, you are required to hold a driver's licence and have access to a car.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

To be shortlisted for this position, it is essential that you hold an Honours Degree or Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation Studies (Visual Impairment) or equivalent.

Have previous experience as a sensory rehabilitation worker within the community and have a clear understanding of the role of an Occupational Therapy team within a local authority.

You need to have the ability to prioritise, manage your own caseload and work efficiently with other agencies and professionals.

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If you would like a copy the Job Description, please Click here

If you are wanting further information that isn't in the JD, please contact Nathalie Nathalie.s@hays.com

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.