Sensory Services Officer

5 days ago

Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom Hampshire County Council Full time £206,000 - £370,000 per year

Salary Range:
£40,643 - £45,077 per annum

Work Location:
Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week:
37

Contract Type:
Permanent

Closing Date:
4
January 2026

The Role:

Joining our dynamic Sensory Services team as a
Sensory Services Officer
and
qualified Rehabilitation Officer of Visual Impairment (ROVI)
, you'll be an integral part of our Reablement Service that includes Occupational Therapy, Sensory Services, and CQC Registered Community Response teams.

In this rewarding role, you'll work with people who have significant sight and/or hearing loss to support them to live independently in their own homes.

What you'll do:

  • Carry out holistic assessments of reablement needs for individuals with sensory impairments.
  • Plan and deliver tailored reablement interventions, including mobility and daily living skills training.
  • Set SMART goals and support individuals in achieving them.
  • Assess for and issue appropriate sensory equipment.
  • Provide advice, signposting, and referrals to other services as needed.
  • Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams, to create tailored rehabilitation plans and deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
  • Apply a strengths-based approach to empower individuals throughout their reablement journey.

What we're looking for:

  • A qualified Rehabilitation Officer of Visual Impairment (ROVI) and registered with the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN).
  • A genuine desire to improve the lives of those who need support to become as independent as possible.
  • Experience working in the vision impairment field.
  • Excellent communication skills and a self-motivated, enthusiastic approach.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced community setting.
  • Strong assessment and treatment planning skills.
  • Experience working with individuals with hearing loss is desirable but not essential.

Why join us?

  • Rewarding work:
    Make a real difference in the lives of Hampshire residents with significant sight and/or hearing loss and know that you can help improve their quality of life and make a lasting impact.
  • Supportive environment:
    Work in an inclusive, friendly, and collaborative team that values your contribution and wellbeing, and feels proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
  • Professional growth:
    We invest in your future. With continuous 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.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

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 before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Visual Impairment Reablement Practitioner, Specialist Sensory Reablement Officer, ROVI – Sensory Services Practitioner, Rehabilitation Specialist – Visual Impairment, Sensory Rehabilitation Officer, Visual & Hearing Impairment Support Officer

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