OCN Level 3 Specialist Deafblind Assessor Training 25/26

Date & Time:

Wednesday 22 October 2025 (09:30 - 16:00)
Thursday 23 October 2025 (09:30 - 16:00)

Venue:

Sutton Civic Offices, G1B, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA

Detail:

Target Group: 

This course is targeted to ASC staff, including social workers, social work assistants, occupational therapists & OTAs, Rehabilitation Officers for Visual Impairment, sensory support workers etc, tasked with carrying out Care Act 2014 compliant assessments under the general guidance and specialist deafblind assessments under Section 6 of the Care Act as part of the duties placed on the London Borough of Sutton.

Aims:

The aim of this session is:

This two, consecutive day-long course is mentioned specifically in the Care Act 2014 as providing the skills and knowledge required of a ‘suitable person to carry out an assessment’ under Section 6.94 of the Care Act 2014

Learning Objectives: 

At the end of this course participants will have:

  • a Level 3 Accredited Qualification
  • An understanding of how dual sensory loss impacts on personal outcomes and wellbeing
  • An understanding of specialist communication skills and knowing how and when to bring in professional language expertise
  • An understanding of relevant and current knowledge of deafblindness
  • Training and expertise in:
    • Communication Skills
    • One to one human contact
    • Social interaction and emotional wellbeing
    • Support with mobility
    • Assistive technology
    • Rehabilitation

Places Available:

6

Further Information:

Trainer:

David Sutton, Hi-Vis UK

Venue Details:

Sutton Civic Offices, G1B, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA

(020 8770 5000)