Apprenticeships in rehabilitation work for people with visual impairments: A rewarding career path.
Do you have a passion for helping others and making a difference in their lives? If so, a rehabilitation worker apprenticeship for people with visual impairments could be the perfect career path for you. As a level 5 Visual impairment rehabilitation worker, you will be able to learn and grow in your career, while also helping others.
What is a Visual impairment Rehabilitation Worker?
Rehabilitation (rehab) workers provide essential training and advice to enable blind or partially sighted people to learn and develop the right skills to ensure they are able to get around safely and continue to do the everyday activities that are important to them. They help those with disabilities keep their independence and advocate for those who need it most.
This 24 month long apprenticeship will give you on the job learning experience and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and gain real-world experience in your chosen field. You will learn a multitude of things, including learning about the biological, psychological, and social impact of visual impairment. Also, you will undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain your skills and knowledge.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship in rehabilitation work for people with visual impairments, you will need to have:
- GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
- An enhanced DBS check.
What will I learn?
You will learn KSBs or Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours. These include:
- The ability to deliver rehabilitation training, and information to support people with a visual impairment and/or deaf-blind, employers, care providers and educational establishments.
- Advocate for and on behalf of vulnerable individuals, their carers, family and circle of support.
- Interpret legislation to empower people with a visual impairment and who are deaf-blind to live fulfilling lives
- Communication skills including braille, IT, smart and standard telecommunications, assistive technology, deaf-blind manual, block alphabet and audio equipment.
- Supporting a person, family and community to positively come to terms with living with a visual impairment and or deafblindness
- Assessment skills: undertake one-to-one and group specialist vision and dual sensory needs led assessments. Producing tangible outcomes, services and referrals.
and much more….!
What are the benefits?
- It’s a growing field: The number of people with visual impairments is increasing, and so is the demand for rehabilitation workers. This means that there are plenty of job opportunities available for qualified professionals.
- It’s a rewarding career: Helping people with visual impairments achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives is incredibly rewarding. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the world and make a positive impact on people’s lives.
- It’s a flexible career: Rehabilitation workers can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, and social care organisations. This gives you the flexibility to choose a career path that suits your interests and lifestyle.
Why should I consider an apprenticeship?
- Get hands-on experience: Apprenticeships provide you with the opportunity to learn the skills you need to succeed in your chosen career by doing the job.
- Network with professionals: Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to network with professionals in your field. This can lead to job opportunities and other professional connections.
- Start your career early: Apprenticeships are a great way to start your career early and gain valuable experience.
- Gain qualifications: Apprenticeships can lead to nationally recognised qualifications, which can make you more marketable to potential employers.
How do I get started?
We hope that this post has helped inform you on what a visual impairment rehabilitation apprentice is responsible for. For more information, head over to our apprenticeship page to find out more on this, and other apprenticeships.
