Blue Badge Mobility Assessor
Salary - £21,354 - £23,877 (Grade 7)
Hours - 18.5 hours per week
Contract type - Part time, permanent post
Work Style - Fixed: permanent council location
Help People Access the Freedom They Deserve
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Mobility Assessor to join our Adult Social Care team as part of the Blue Badge assessment service. This part-time role is ideal for a health professional with strong clinical judgement and a passion for promoting independence and accessibility.
About the Role
As a Blue Badge Mobility Assessor, you will:
- Conduct face-to-face and paper-based assessments for Blue Badge applications
- Evaluate mobility impairments and determine eligibility in line with Department for Transport guidance
- Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations and documentation
- Liaise with applicants, carers, and professionals to ensure fair and transparent assessments
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to service quality and compliance
What We’re Looking For
- HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or other relevant health professional
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Experience working with adults with physical and/or cognitive impairments
- Excellent communication and report-writing abilities
- Knowledge of Blue Badge eligibility criteria and relevant legislation (desirable)
What We Offer
- Flexible part-time hours to support work-life balance
- Supportive team environment and regular supervision
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Access to local government pension scheme
- Hybrid working options available
This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Caroline Bates, Service Manager – Occupational Therapy via email to caroline.bates@wolverhampton.gov.uk
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
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Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.
We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.
As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here
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