Vision Independence Practitioner (Redeployment 21768)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour HouseIpswich IP1 2BX or Riverside Lowestoft NR33 0EQ - Community based
• Salary: 28598 - 33699per annum (pro rata if part time)
• Hours: 37 flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

Sensing Change is a specialist team within Adult Social Care at Suffolk County Council dedicated to supporting individuals with sight and/or hearing loss across the county. We deliver a comprehensive range of services including Social Work & Assessment Vision Rehabilitation and tailored Sensory Support. Our focus is on early intervention and prevention enabling people to maintain and enhance their independence.

We are excited to announce that we are now looking for two Vision Independence Practitioners to join us. These posts will work within our Rehabilitation Team providing interventions to people to enable them to adapt to their sight loss and the impact that this has on their lives. You will be supported to develop in your role and training will be available as well as mentoring from experienced and supportive staff within Sensing Change.

Your role and responsibilities

• You will assess plan and deliver low level independence skills to people with sight loss or dual sensory loss
• You willoffer information advice guidance and support to enable people with sight loss to live as independently as possible
• You will support individuals carers and their families and work alongside colleagues within Sensing Change and ACS as well as partner organisations when required.
• Training will be provided to further develop skills.

You will need

• Good standard of education
• An awareness of the issues facing individuals with sight loss will also be valuable to bring to the role.
• Ability to verbally explain and describe accurately.
• Ability to work as an effective reliable flexible and supportive team member.
• A passion for improving the lives of people who access our services.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).Ifyou believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

• As a well-established and highly skilled and experienced team we combineexpertisewith a genuine commitment to improving lives.
• We are passionate about promoting the needs of people with sensory impairments and pride ourselves on delivering exceptional person-centred support.
• Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your existing skills will be nurtured and developed.
• There is a strong culture of learning and development within theteamand we actively encourage staff to undertake training opportunities to enhance their roles.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Caroline Carr for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing .

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementindicatinghow you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile sectionof theJPP.

• You should use theSupporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to applyIf you are disabled and/or haveadditionalsupport needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator.

You can find examples ofpossible adjustmentsonourReasonable Adjustment pages. Ifyoureinvited to the next stageyoullhave another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:11.30pm 11 January 2026

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid and Community based.