Dual Sensory Impairment Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; Hybride; GBP 38 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Friendly, inclusive workplace

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Comprehensive pension scheme

CPD and career growth

Supervision and peer support

Résumé du poste

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a permanent Dual Sensory Impairment Officer to work with adults who are Deaf, visually impaired or have combined sight and hearing loss. The role involves specialist assessments, tailored advice and practical support to enable independent living.

It is a 37-hour per week hybrid post, collaborating with social care, health and families to achieve person-centred outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in social work or a related field.
• Registration with Social Work England, or an equivalent body.
• Experience of safeguarding investigations and working with adults with complex needs.

Responsabilités

• Carry out specialist assessments to establish individual needs.
• Provide tailored advice, information and practical support to maintain independence.
• Recommend and demonstrate equipment and solutions to support independence.
• Collaborate with social care, health professionals, families and partner organisations.
• Raise awareness of dual sensory impairment across services and communities.
• Contribute to strategy development and service improvement for adults with dual sensory impairment.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Equality & inclusion

Customer care

Resilience

Caseload management

Safeguarding

Formation

Social Work degree or related field

Description du poste

Nottinghamshire County Council's county-wide ADVIS service has a permanent post for a Dual Sensory Impairment Officer, working with adults who are Deaf, visually impaired or have combined sight and hearing loss. The work centres on specialist assessments, advice and practical support, including recommending and demonstrating equipment that helps people stay independent. The role is hybrid, covers 37 hours a week, and involves working alongside social care, health and family partners. Social Work England registration is required.

What the job involves

• Carry out specialist assessments to establish individual needs
• Give tailored advice, information and practical support
• Recommend and demonstrate equipment and solutions that support independence
• Work with social care, health professionals, families and partner organisations to achieve person-centred outcomes
• Raise awareness of dual sensory impairment across services and communities
• Contribute to strategy development and service improvement for adults with dual sensory impairment

What’s required

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in social work or a related field

Registration & licences

• Registration with Social Work England, or an equivalent body

Experience

• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience in a social care setting
• Experience managing caseloads
• Experience of safeguarding investigations
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of community care services, legislation and policy relevant to adult social care
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making
• High personal drive and resilience, with a commitment to customer care
• Organisational skills to manage competing demands
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, dignity and respect in practice

What’s offered

• Friendly, inclusive workplace
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave
• Comprehensive occupational pension scheme
• Continuous professional development and career growth
• Access to supervision and peer support