London Borough of Sutton
Habilitation Specialist
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The Role
About the Role and our Ideal Candidate
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.
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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.
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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.
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