Trainee Visual Rehabilitation Specialist
Sight Cymru have a vacancy for
Trainee Visual Rehabilitation Specialist
Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS)
Vision rehabilitation officers work with people with sight loss to restore functional ability and improve their quality of life and independence.
Rehabilitation officers keep written records, produce reports and may attend meetings and case conferences at times. They liaise with members of social services teams, as well as with any other professionals, in order to rebuild their general living skills post-sight loss.
Qualification
Vision rehabilitation officers are specialists working with people who are blind or partially sighted, and they have acquired their foundation degree in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment). This course is currently provided at Birmingham University. Details can be found on the link below:
To do this course, you will need to have:
GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above, AND
One of the following:
- 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 (the admissions tutor post application will provide details of content)
- 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 (grade C) or above, plus a written paper (the admissions tutor post application will provide details of content)
For applicants with relevant and significant work experience in the disability sector, there is the option to submit a written paper (to be set by the admissions tutor upon receipt of an application).
For a job description and person specification, or any questions, please see the link below or call 01495 763650 or email postman@sightcymru.org.uk
Closing Date is 28th June, 2026
Sight Cymru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is based at Bradbury House, Park Buildings, Pontypool, NP4 6JH
