Habilitation Specialist

About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate

The Role:

As a Habilitation Specialist, you will provide specialist assessment, teaching and support to children and
young people with visual impairment across educational settings, homes and community environments.
You will work collaboratively with families and professionals to develop programmes that promote
independence, mobility and preparation for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities:

Specialist Assessment and Intervention
• Undertake specialist habilitation assessments to identify mobility, orientation, independent
living and social development needs.
• Design, implement and review individual habilitation programmes.
• Deliver direct teaching to develop mobility, orientation, independent travel and independent
living skills.
• Support children and young people to access educational, social and community
environments safely and independently.
Planning and Monitoring
• Monitor progress against agreed outcomes and adapt programmes accordingly.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and assessments.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Annual Reviews.
• Provide written reports and recommendations for families, schools and professionals.
• Advice, Guidance and Training
• Advise families, schools, early years settings and colleges on strategies to promote independence
and accessibility.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions to staff and stakeholders.
• Promote understanding of Habilitation and the importance of developing independence skills.
Multi-Agency Working
• Work collaboratively with Qualified Teachers of the Visually Impaired, therapists, educational
psychologists, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and contribute to coordinated planning.
• Support effective transitions between educational phases and into adulthood.
Service Development
• Contribute to service development, evaluation and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain knowledge of current legislation, guidance and best practice in habilitation and
visual impairment.
Safeguarding
• Always promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
• Follow all Cognus safeguarding policies and procedures.