Overall Job: To work in collaboration with approved driving assessors to ensure the safety of clients on the road. This will include administering driving and passenger assessments to people of all ages and abilities. To undertake assessments for Independent Living Equipment (e.g. comfort / specialist seating, pressure care, powered mobility) as and when required.
To provide advice, training, techniques and knowledge of adaptive equipment to service users and to keep abreast of the latest technology and policies available. To assist staff and clients in manual handling and postural advice to ensure optimal functioning and health and safety considerations. To work with adults and children with cognitive, mental health, learning difficulties and physical disabilities. To help develop other areas of service provision relating to driving, mobility and Cornwall Mobilitys Independent Living Service.
To promote Cornwall Mobility to outside agencies, health care professions and the general public. Principal Duties: Services to include direct service and/or consultation with families, medical personnel, community agencies and other as needed. To provide professional consultancy support to all departments as required. To promote the services of the organisation.
Provide assessments and make recommendations for appropriate equipment, modifications and compensatory techniques as appropriate. Ensure assessments are carried out in accordance with Cornwall Mobility and Driving Mobility policies and standards. Assist in the monitoring and future development of the service. Responsible for advice on environmental equipment and in-service training, i.e.
manual handling. Ensure accurate and legible records of all client related interventions are maintained. Maintain confidentiality of all reports and information concerning clients that may be known or acquired in the course of the work. Keep accurate statistical information and document findings accordingly.
Utilise IT systems to improve efficiency of the service. Act immediately on safety notices, hazard warning notices and any other notifications in relation to equipment used or recommended by the Centre. Travel between locations where services are required. To perform any other duties which may be reasonably required by the Lead Clinician.
Other: To develop, follow and promote safe working practices and to comply at all times with the Health and Safety at Work Act, Manual Handling Operations Regulations, Cornwall Mobility and Driving Mobility Policies, Procedures and By Laws. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of customer satisfacti