The Multi Sensory Impairment Team support children and young people registered as Deafblind. We support children with dual sensory loss to access their Education (up to the age of 25), by providing specialist 1:1 support in their classroom; putting strategies in place the make the curriculum accessible to them. This could range from using British Sign Language to supporting the use of high and low tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices, among other communication techniques. Our aim is provide equal opportunities for young people with multi-sensory impairment to access the same Education as their peers. We also support with mobility, orientation around school sights and personal care.

Our support covers four main areas:

Our Mission

To support children and young people with dual sensory loss to achieve their full potential for the future. By supporting in education and socially this enables them to become more independent with communication, to practice orientation and mobility and to enable them to learn and develop.

Our Vision

We have a passion and drive to work toward a future whereby all children and young people with dual sensory loss have access to support to enable them to achieve their desired outcomes. We highly value human diversity and treat people according to their needs in order to achieve an equal or fair outcome.

We commit to keep all children and young people safe and adopt a child friendly approach. We endeavour to adopt a restorative culture to achieve positive and lasting change in the lives of children and young people.

We strive to inspire staff, encourage creativity, promote continued professional development, and motivate staff to become the next generation of leaders. We aim to practice our core values of honesty, open communication, and commitment whilst respecting differences and being open to productive challenge.  We aim to create an environment where we embrace reflection and learning, leading to change to ensure that children and young people’s needs remain at the heart of the decisions we make and the actions we take.

Careers in Devon’s Multi Sensory Impairment Team

Team Leader

Team Leaders support the Multi Sensory Workers by giving them the knowledge, skills and training they need to support our young people. They are skilled in providing 1:1 support for young people and strive to instil this knowledge and experience into the staff team. Team Leaders have regular contact with parents, schools and other professional agencies in order to make sure that we are providing the right support to meet the individual needs of our children and young people.

Multi Sensory Worker

Our Multi Sensory Workers provide specialist 1:1 support in Education settings and in the community in all aspect of daily life. They help our young people to access Education, activities, build life skills, promote independence, give personal care and work towards positive outcomes. They work closely with schools and parents to set outcomes for young people and to break them down into achievable steps to work towards achieving them. Multi Sensory Workers have skills in a range of different communication methods, including British Sign Language, ACC, sighted guide etc. They are supported to develop their skills and we encourage and support staff in gaining new qualifications; such at British Sign Language.

Career Opportunities

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Why we do it for Devon

“MSI has given me great opportunities, it is nice to come to work knowing how much I will enjoy my day because I enjoy my job.”

Toni – Multi Sensory Worker

“Since starting with the service I have been able to develop my skills in British Sign Language and have recently qualified at Level 3.”

Amy – Multi Sensory Worker

“I greatly enjoy the specialised, individualised and focused time and support we get to give to an amazing group of children and young people…”

Katie – Multi Sensory Worker

“supporting and watching our staff and young people aspire and support one another to be the best they can be, reaching new heights and smashing personal goals is a truly rewarding career I feel lucky to have.”

Tarryn – Multi Sensory and Impairment Team Leader

“Our young people have a range of needs and disabilities, but we help and support them to attend school, experience the wider community, and spending holiday time with them, is a true pleasure.”

Nikki – Multi Sensory and Impairment Team Leader