Sensory Support Lead

We have an exciting role on offer within our Access and Safeguarding as a Sensory Support Lead.

Are you passionate about sensory support and want to drive practice in this area If so this is the post for you.

The Sensory Support Lead Officer will be based in our West Locality Social Work Team and will work to embed effective sensory support practice access adult social care.

This will involve:

Providing effective line management support and supervision to our Sensory Support Officer and Vision Rehabilitation Officer.

Managing complex sensory support work involving assessment and care management or to co-work complex cases with Social Workers and Social Care Workers.

To Lead and develop the Sensory Champions network within Adult Social Care.

To maintain and update practice guidance for adult social work teams in relation to sensory support ensuring that practice meets the legal requirements of supporting those with a sensory loss.

To be successful in this role you need:

In depth knowledge of sensory loss and the implications for individuals.

Understanding of the legal frameworks in relation to sensory support such as the Care Act 2014 British Sign Language Act 2022.

Substantial experience of undertaking assessments for individuals with complex sensory needs.

Experience of providing advice guidance and mentoring to staff working with individuals and their families.

You will have a responsibility for ensuring the councils response to meeting the needs of those with sensory needs is effective and timely.

If you would like to champion sensory support in a social care setting this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further please contact Gail Lynch Team Manager on 729329 or Ruth Musicka Head of Access and Safeguarding on .

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability are a looked after young person care leaver or a veteran.