Job summary
Joining our motivated, supportive team as an Advanced Practitioner, you'll be an experienced Vision Rehabilitation Specialist with RWPN registration. You'll lead complex casework, support staff development, and contribute to innovative service delivery that promotes independence and wellbeing. You'll model best practice, lead on high-risk and complex cases, and play a key role in our multi-disciplinary Reablement Service. You'll be instrumental in shaping occupational therapy practice and supporting the professional growth of our practitioners.

Main duties of the job

• Lead complex casework: Assess, plan, and review high-risk cases. Deliver person-centred interventions to help individuals maintain or regain independence
• Provide expert advice & training: Support and supervise, Sensory Services Officers, particularly in high-risk or challenging cases. Provide expert advice and advocacy to individuals and communities
• Champion Sensory loss: Promote innovative approaches to Sensory loss and service delivery
• Promote teamwork: Work closely with Sensory loss practitioners, carers, sensory staff and support teams to improve service delivery and outcomes
• Quality of care: Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and professional standards, informed by social care legislation and clinical knowledge

What were looking for:

• Vision Rehabilitation Specialist qualification and professional registration with RWPN
• Strong understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care
• Experience of supervising staff with a strong commitment to sharing knowledge, developing practitioners learning and professional growth and supporting with high-risk cases
• Significant experience in assessment, planning and reviewing case work
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognise problems, identify solutions and negotiate in challenging situations
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours

Our Service operates 7 days a week. There is a requirement to work weekends on a 1:8rotation; enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy

About us

• Rewarding Work: Watch our short video to find out more about the important work we do in our reablement service. Make a real difference in the lives of Hampshire residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Supportive environment: Work in an inclusive, friendly, and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities and a comprehensive suite of management training, youll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Employee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Qualifications
Essential

• Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire County Council

Address
Elizabeth II Court
The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UB
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Care Careers
care.careers@hants.gov.uk

Details
Date posted
01 September 2026

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£40,643 to £45,077 a year
actual £20,321 - £45,077 pa, plus £3,000 Market Sup pro-rata, pa

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
F0017-26-0158

Job locations
Elizabeth II Court
The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UB
United Kingdom
Havant Plaza
Havant
PO9 2AX
United Kingdom

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Candidate Pack

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