Job Information
Northumberland Council is seeking to appoint a Children and Young Peoples Habilitation Specialist who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with a Vision loss.
ROLE OF THE JOB
The post is peripatetic and part of the Low Incidence Needs Team (LINT) within the authorities wider Inclusion Service.
LINT works across the 0 – 25 age range within both mainstream and special school settings. Applicants will be expected to work flexibly where required across Northumberland.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
Ideally, we are looking for applicants who hold a recognised qualification in Habilitation. However, we will consider applicants with substantial experience of supporting people with vision impairment in either a HLTA or a Rehabilitation role, who meet the criteria for and are willing to complete the qualification in Habilitation.
Applicants must have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic, self-motivating and flexible with a solution-focused attitude. Good IT skills are important, and you must be able to use a range of applications within Microsoft 365. You should be confident in devising and delivering training both online and face-to-face.
Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of the impact of vision loss upon learning and development and have experience of working children, young people and their families in a teaching or facilitative role.
You should have experience of working as part of a team delivering services to those with vision impairment. Applicants should have knowledge of the Quality Standards for Habilitation and have experience of completing advice on environmental access.
We offer excellent achievement and development opportunities. You will join a supportive team of experienced professionals dedicated to providing high quality support and advice to Northumberland schools and settings on behalf of sensory impaired children and their families.
You must hold a current driver’s license and have access to a car or means to mobility support and be able to meet the travelling demands of this post.
If successful, an enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
For an informal discussion, queries or questions please contact Allison Gilder, Low Incidence Needs Team Service Manager at Allison.gilder@northumberland.gov.uk.
Interview Date: 9th November 2023
INFORMATION AND BENEFITS
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- Car leasing scheme
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
