Sensory Access Needs Assessor

Sensory Access Needs Assessor (Deaf & Hard of Hearing)
Hammersmith & Fulham Council - Adult Social Care

Rate: £21.52/hr PAYE | Hybrid: 2 office days + home visits
Contract: 4 months initial | DBS Enhanced | BSL Level 2 Essential

Make a Real Difference
Join our Sensory Team to empower Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and dually sensory-impaired adults in Hammersmith & Fulham. Conduct specialist assessments, craft person-centred support plans, and promote independence under the Care Act 2014.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out initial assessments & reviews for adults with sight/hearing loss.
• Design strength-based care plans, including direct payment options.
• Provide/demonstrate assistive equipment & collaborate with audiology teams.
• Advocate for service users & raise sensory impairment awareness borough-wide.
• Maintain Mosaic records & liaise with multi-agency partners.

What We're Looking For

• BSL Level 2 (essential).
• Care Act 2014 & strengths-based practice knowledge.
• NVQ Level 3/A-Level equivalent; social care/sensory impairment experience.
• Excellent communication, IT skills (Mosaic training provided), & problem-solving.
• Self-motivated, resilient, with advocacy experience.

Why H&F?
Inclusive Disability Confident employer offering agile working, training, & flexible hours. Committed to equity, diversity, & low-carbon practices. Hammersmith & Fulham welcomes all – we interview disabled candidates meeting the minimum criteria.