Part-Time 18.5 hours per week
Are you passionate about supporting people to live independently and improve their quality of life? We have an exciting opportunity to join the Devon Sensory Team as a Sensory Rehabilitation Officer, working across West and Mid Devon.
About the Role
As part of our county-wide team, you will support individuals with significant hearing and sight loss, helping them navigate daily challenges and maximise independence. This is a rewarding, person-centred role focused on preventative work, where you’ll provide:
- Specialist information, advice, and signposting
- Practical solutions to manage sight and hearing loss
- Rehabilitation strategies to promote confidence and independence
You will carry out assessments of needs and personal goals, meeting people both face-to-face and over the phone, and develop creative, practical solutions such as:
- Demonstrating specialist equipment
- Coaching individuals in adaptive techniques
- Offering guidance to overcome communication barriers
About You
You’ll be a compassionate and proactive individual with:
- Excellent communication skills, especially when working with people who use alternative means of communication and those who may find conversation challenging.
- A practical, problem-solving approach
- Confidence to work independently and make sound decisions
- The ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and empathy
- Willingness and ability to travel across rural areas of Devon
You’ll also work collaboratively as part of integrated adult social care, alongside colleagues in health, social care and the voluntary sector, using a holistic, strengths-based approach.
Skills & Experience
- A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it
- Experience in social care or the voluntary sector (desirable)
- Knowledge of hearing and/or sight impairment is helpful—but not essential, as full training will be provided
What We Offer
- A supportive and knowledgeable team environment
- Specialist supervision and ongoing training
- The opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives every day
- Flexible working and office location
- Part time role - 18.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 20th July 2026
Find Out More For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Alyson Badnell – 01392 383949
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ009988
Pay: £15.82-£17.47 per hour
Work Location: In person
