Rehabilitation Support Worker for blind and partially sighted people: £13.24 per hour, £10,327 (£25,818 per annum full time equivalent)
15 hours per week
Based in Derby or Chesterfield, working across Derbyshire
At Sight Support Derbyshire, we support blind and partially sighted people across Derbyshire to live as independently, confidently, and safely as possible.
As a Rehabilitation Support Worker, you will provide practical, person-centred support including advice, demonstrating simple aids and equipment, and signposting to other services where needed.
This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who communicates well, listens carefully, and works respectfully with people. Experience of supporting people with sight loss is welcome, but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.
What you’ll do
- Visit blind and partially sighted people in their homes to understand what practical advice, equipment or signposting may help
- Demonstrate and provide simple aids and equipment
- Offer clear, practical advice about using equipment safely and confidently at home
- Provide information and signposting to other Sight Support Derbyshire services or external support where appropriate
- Keep accurate records of visits, equipment provided and any onward referrals or follow-up needed
What you’ll bring
- A calm, positive and practical approach
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Able to work independently, use initiative and manage your time well
- Sensitivity, discretion and respect for confidentiality
- A flexible approach, willingness to learn, and the ability to travel across Derbyshire
What we offer
- A role where your work directly supports blind and partially sighted people across Derbyshire
- Training and ongoing support
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- The opportunity to be part of a dedicated, friendly and supportive team
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
See below for more information about the project, a full job description and person specification, application form and equal opportunities monitoring form. Alternatively please email: heather.davidson@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk to be sent these via email.
All completed application forms and equal opportunities monitoring forms should be returned to: heather.davidson@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 21st September 2026
Interviews: Monday 28th September 2026
Sight Support Derbyshire is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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