Sensory Support Specialist

Northumberland £24,693 pro-rata per annum Part-time, 21 hours per week Flexible closing date

Contract: Permanent Closing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

We are looking for a Sensory Support Specialist to join our Northumberland Sensory Services team in Northumberland. This role is for 21 hours per week.

As part of the role you will:

• Be the first point of contact when referrals come into the service.
• Input and process referrals accurately and efficiently.
• Meet and support service users by undertaking comprehensive assessments to identify the options available to meet their needs.
• Manage own case load.
• Undertake case recording.
• Develop person centered support plans linked to outcomes.
• Provide professional/appropriate advice and assistance to the service users and when required signpost them to other services.

To be successful, some skills and experience required for this role:

• Able to work with a wide range of service users displaying different behaviours.
• Be able to undertake full needs-led assessments.
• Be computer literate and able to complete assessment forms and administration tasks.
• Able to identify with and demonstrate BID’s core values in all areas of work.
• Able to drive or have access to a vehicle with business insurance.

Apply now

To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.