At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex casework and deliver person-centred interventions for individuals with sensory loss.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to improving lives in the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and access to professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with ongoing support for your professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in a rewarding field.
- Qualifications: Must have Vision Rehabilitation Specialist qualification and RWPN registration.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
Joining our motivated, supportive team as an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll be an experienced Vision Rehabilitation Specialist with RWPN registration. You’ll lead complex casework, support staff development, and contribute to innovative service delivery that promotes independence and wellbeing. You’ll model best practice, lead on high-risk and complex cases, and play a key role in our multi-disciplinary Reablement Service. You’ll be instrumental in shaping occupational therapy practice and supporting the professional growth of our practitioners.
What you’ll do:
- Lead complex casework: Assess, plan, and review high-risk cases. Deliver person-centred interventions to help individuals maintain or regain independence in daily life.
- Provide expert advice & training: Support and supervise Sensory Services Officers, particularly in high-risk or challenging cases. Provide expert advice and advocacy to individuals and communities.
- Champion Sensory loss: Promote innovative approaches to Sensory loss and service delivery.
- Promote teamwork: Work closely with Sensory loss practitioners, carers, sensory staff and support teams to improve service delivery and outcomes.
- Quality of care: Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and professional standards, informed by social care legislation and clinical knowledge.
What we’re looking for:
- Vision Rehabilitation Specialist qualification and professional registration with RWPN.
- Strong understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care and the social care model.
- Experience of supervising staff with a strong commitment to sharing knowledge, developing practitioners’ learning and professional growth and supporting with high-risk cases.
- Significant experience in assessment, planning and reviewing of case work.
- Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognise problems, identify solutions and negotiate in challenging situations.
- Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours.
Our Service operates 7 days a week and there will be a requirement to work weekends on a rotational 1:8 basis for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Why join us?
- Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of Hampshire residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
- Supportive environment: Work in an inclusive, friendly, and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
- Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities and a comprehensive suite of management training, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
- Employee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
- Competitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.
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