Blue Badge Assessment Officer

Do you want to join a team where your clinical judgment makes a real difference? As a Blue Badge assessment officer, you’ll play a vital role in delivering accurate, fair mobility assessments that change lives

The Blue Badge Service helps people with mobility issues or hidden disabilities access essential parking concessions by processing applications in line with Department for Transport guidance.

As a Blue Badge Assessor, you will be responsible for evaluating applications from adults and children in accordance with Department for Transport (DfT) legislation. Assessments may take place via desk-based telephone screening, in face-to-face clinics, or within applicants’ homes. You will support Issuing Officers by identifying individuals who require a formal assessment and determining their eligibility for a Blue Badge. Using established systems and procedures, you will make and communicate decisions on assessment outcomes, ensuring a fair and consistent process.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Nursing (Degree or Diploma)
• Have effective verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.
• Have experience of undertaking mobility assessments.
• Are able to make evidence-based decisions and support team members with decision making.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will take place in person via Microsoft Teams within two weeks of the closing date unless you request an in-person interview. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. This is a hybrid post and full training will be provided.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Gemma Morris Blue Badge Team manager - gemma.morris@eastsussex.gov.uk to request further information or arrange a phone call.

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