Qualified Habilitation Specialist

The Scottish Sensory Centre (SSC) is seeking a Qualified Habilitation Specialist on a Fixed Term basis until March 31^st 2026.  

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.  

This post may also be offered as a secondment. 

The Opportunity: 

The Habilitation Specialist will provide advice and guidance to Local Authorities in the delivery and Habilitation Services to children and young people. 

This includes developing and writing the practical components of an externally validated course for registration to become a Qualified Habilitation Specialist. The successful postholder will also plan and deliver high quality Professional Learning for school staff (teaching and non-teaching) as well as Habilitation Specialists and Habilitation Assistants 

The salary for this post is £40,497 to £48,149 per annum. 

Your skills and attributes for success:  

• Graduate Certificate in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) or equivalent.  

• Experience of working as a Qualified  Habilitation Specialist. 

• Experience of delivering habilitation skills across all age groups (pre-school to school leavers) who have a range of visual conditions and additional support needs.   

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Application Information

Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter, detailing how you meet each of the essential criteria as outlined in the ‘Knowledge, Skills and Experience’ section of the job description. It is suggested that this is a structured series of headings listing each criteria accompanied by a short paragraph for each, providing examples of where your skills and experience meet each of these competencies. 

As a valued member of our team you can expect:  

• A competitive salary. 

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.  

• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. 

• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new browser tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.   

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion 

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.  

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens in a new browser tab). 

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. 

Key dates to note 

The closing date for applications is 5^th June 2025.

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