Trainee Habilitation Specialists
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Position Overview & Specifications
We currently have several Trainee Habilitation Specialist vacancies advertised across the United Kingdom.
As a Trainee Habilitation Specialist, you will contribute, as a full-time member of staff within a designated region, whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People).
On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the role of Trainee Habilitation Specialist. Off the job training will be covered by the University course delivered by University College London (UCL).
More information on the course can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/courses/graduate-taught/habilitation-disabilities-sight-children-young-people-graddip-specialist
Note: Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Habilitation Specialist.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be familiar with working with children and young people and a proven ability to establish effective working relationships with them and their parents or carers.
- Be committed to multi-agency working and can demonstrate a strong ability to liaise effectively with other professionals / agencies.
- Have access to a car or alternative suitable transport arrangements.
For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please review the Job Description and candidate pack available on our careers page: https://guidedogs-career.talent-soft.com/accueil.aspx?LCID=2057
How to apply
Applications need to be made via our careers page: https://guidedogs-career.talent-soft.com/accueil.aspx?LCID=2057
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/03/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Habilitation Specialists roles across Guide Dogs For The Blind Association's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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