Post Ref: CC080
Habilitation Specialists support children and young people with visual impairments across Calderdale. Their role is to develop the personal mobility, navigation and independent living skills alongside support for their education from the specialist Sensory Team.We now have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our successful Specialist Inclusion Teams based at Carlton Mill, Sowerby Bridge.The successful candidate will be required to undertake the programme of training to develop specialist expertise in the field of mobility and independence (habilitation) with children who are blind or partially sighted. The Graduate Diploma: Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight - Children and Young People is a nationally accredited qualification with University College London.Course Details This is a 3 year training programme:Year 1: Work with our Habilitation Specialist in a support assistant role.Years 2 and 3: Subject to completing a satisfactory year 1, in September 2020 you will commence the qualification alongside continuing to work with the Habilitation Specialists. Supported study time will be allocated within the working week. However some training and travel may take place during evenings and weekends.Course fees will be paid by the service and a formal learning and development agreement will be part of the contract. The successful applicant will:* Have current relevant experience of working with C&YP and their families,* Hold a degree qualification,* Have the commitment to train for the qualification in Habilitation,* Have excellent interpersonal skills to engage and motivate students, parents and staff,* Have a strong commitment to inclusion and ensuring all children and young people achieve their potential,* Have the commitment, dedication, determination and organisational skills required to succeed in such a demanding role,* Have a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary teamwork,* Have their own transport to travel between schools and settings.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Danielle Wise or Julia Lumb on 01422 394111 Download: Role ProfileClosing Date: Sunday, 22nd September 2019We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.