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Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.We have an exciting opportunity for a Sensory Practitioner in the Adaptations, Community Equipment & Sensory Services Team. The team is based in Ty Elai, Williamstown but covers the whole of RCT and utilises agile working. This is a permanent position and the grade applicable to the Post is GR7 – £31,022.The purpose of the post is to undertake person centred and strength-based specialist assessments of people with sensory impairments to identify what matters to them in relation to their sensory needs. To develop sensory plans and provide a variety of equipment, services and interventions to people in their own homes which promotes safety and independence.To identify and signpost/refer to appropriate services and third sector agencies where required.To support the work of the specialist visual impairment workers in the sensory services team.For further information please contact Lynette Evans, Operational Manager – Adaptations Equipment & Sensory Services- Telephone 07898854232 or by email lynette.m.evans@rctcbc.gov.uk.Benefits Of Working For Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role) Excellent Career Development Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions Occupational Health support and advice Staff Rewards scheme Vivup Card for discounts on hundreds of products and servicesProtecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.
