Vision and Hearing Support Assistant Practitioner | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A health trust in the UK is seeking professionals to support individuals with learning disabilities, particularly in visual and hearing care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering support, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have experience in similar clinical settings and excellent communication skills. A full UK driving license may be required. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those with learning disabilities.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the United Kingdom – proof required.
• Full UK driving licence where required; support available for those who cannot drive.
• Experience in visual and hearing support for people with learning disabilities or similar clinical background.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial assessments and implement interventions to improve outcomes.
• Support carers in managing visual, hearing and communication needs.
• Conduct environmental assessments and deliver screening assessments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Experience in visual and hearing support

Cultural competence

Job description

Overview

The Kent Community Health and Learning Disabilities (KCHFT) Learning Disability team delivers a multidisciplinary model of care, providing specialist clinical expertise, behavioural support and developmental opportunities to people with learning disabilities and their families. The team works across four geographic localities and partners with Kent County Council social care services and Kent Mental Health Trust to deliver a coordinated and holistic service.

Vision & Hearing Support Team

The Vision and Hearing Support Team supports people with a learning disability to access high quality optometry, ophthalmology, audiology and Ear, Nose, Throat care. Services include screening, familiarisation programmes, reasonable adjustments and awareness training. The team ensures equal opportunity to mainstream services.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out initial assessments and implement interventions to improve visual and hearing outcomes under service manager guidance.
• Support carers in managing visual, hearing and communication needs.
• Provide communication support for visual and hearing impaired individuals, including deafblind support.
• Conduct environmental assessments, familiarisation and desensitisation programmes.
• Deliver hearing screening (otoscopy, otoacoustic emission, pure tone audiometry, tympanometry) and vision assessments.
• Maintain evidence‑based documentation of progress and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals in community settings.

Requirements

• Right to work in the United Kingdom – proof required.
• Full UK driving licence where required; support available for those who cannot drive.
• Experience in visual and hearing support for people with learning disabilities or similar clinical background.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and ability to provide culturally appropriate care.

Application Details

Applications are only accepted from employees currently working within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). The reviewer will be available for queries at [e-mail] or via recruitment at [e-mail].

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 5 January 2026.