Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialist - (Temp London)
2 days ago
Slough
Pertemps Network Group are delighted to be supporting a London Local Authority in the recruitment of a Sensory Access Needs Assessor (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) within Adult Social Care. This is a specialist frontline role focused on empowering adults with hearing loss, sight loss, and dual sensory impairment to live independently and safely within the community. Location: London Full Time | Contract Sector: Adult Social Care Flexibility:2 days in office/home visits, this may increases depending on work load The Role As a Sensory Access Needs Assessor, you will undertake specialist assessments in line with the Care Act 2014, applying strength-based and person-centred approaches to identify needs, reduce risk, and promote independence. You will work directly with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, and Deafblind adults, ensuring their voices remain central to assessment, planning, and service delivery. This role combines assessment expertise, advocacy, assistive technology provision, and multi-agency collaboration. Key Responsibilities Assessment & Care Planning • Undertake initial assessments and reviews for adults with sensory impairment., • Develop outcome-focused, person-centred care and support plans., • Encourage uptake of Direct Payments where appropriate., • Identify safeguarding concerns and undertake safeguarding enquiries where required., • Monitor and review care plans in line with statutory guidance., • Assess for and provide specialist equipment to support daily living., • Demonstrate and train service users in the use of assistive technology., • Collaborate on joint assessments for individuals with dual sensory loss., • Act as an advocate for individuals with hearing and vision loss., • Promote accessible services and equality of opportunity., • Raise awareness across the Borough of the impact of sensory impairment., • Work collaboratively with Audiology Clinics and health professionals., • Liaise with housing, employment, regeneration, and voluntary sector services., • Contribute to team meetings and wider service development initiatives., • Care Act 2014, • Mental Capacity Act 2005, • Safeguarding Adults procedures We are seeking an experienced and compassionate professional with: • British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 (essential), • Experience working with adults with hearing and/or visual impairment, • Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014 and strength-based practice, • Experience undertaking assessments and developing support plans, • Knowledge of safeguarding adults procedures, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload, • Experience within a Local Authority Adult Social Care setting, • Experience using Mosaic or similar case management systemsWhy Apply?, • Specialist role within a supportive Adult Social Care team, • Opportunity to make a direct impact on independence and inclusion, • Work within a values-driven local authority environment JBRP1_UKTJ