Blue Badge Assessment Officer - OT/Physio

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Job Title: Blue Badge Assessment Officer - Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist
Location: Eastbourne (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing

Step into a rewarding and impactful role as a Blue Badge Assessment Officer in Eastbourne, where your clinical expertise as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist will make a real difference to people's mobility and independence. This ongoing full-time position gives you the opportunity to carry out essential assessments-both remotely and in person-ensuring fair and accurate decisions for Blue Badge applicants. With an excellent hybrid working model and meaningful community impact, this role is perfect for a compassionate professional seeking variety, autonomy, and purpose.

Perks and Benefits:

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a flexible routine with most days spent working from home and only one day a week required in the office-supporting a healthy work-life balance.

• Professional Growth: Develop your assessment expertise through varied and engaging casework that challenges your clinical judgement and strengthens your professional confidence.

• Community Contribution: Play a vital role in improving the lives of residents by supporting their mobility needs and access to essential services.

• Autonomy and Responsibility: Use your clinical insight to guide decision-making independently, ensuring assessments are both fair and thorough.

• Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative, welcoming team where your input is valued and your work is recognised.

What You Will Do:

• Carry out desk-based telephone assessments and in-person mobility evaluations to determine Blue Badge eligibility, in line with Department for Transport criteria.

• Apply professional clinical judgement to assess how health conditions affect mobility during journeys.

• Work closely with issuing assistants and applicants to ensure accurate decisions, offering clear explanations where needed.

• Assess applications for both adults and children, considering all relevant legislation and guidance.

• Support the Team Manager in handling complaints and appeals by providing informed, objective professional input.

• Uphold equality, diversity, and inclusion values, ensuring assessments respect each applicant's social, cultural, linguistic, and religious background.

Requirements:

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.

• Registration with HCPC.

• Strong communication, empathy, and