AAC Practitioner — Training, Equipment Setup & Client Support

The Methodist Church in Britain; North Waterhouse Farm; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Pension scheme

Job summary

Ace Centre is seeking a 12-month fixed-term post within its Service Delivery Team to support children and adults with communication difficulties. The role covers installing and personalising voice output equipment, creating resources, and training clients and carers across home, school, hospital and community settings with travel and occasional overnights.

The position requires an enhanced DBS and a car with business insurance.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with IT, including MS Office.
• Working effectively with a range of people and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Work a small caseload independently, under indirect supervision of an AAC Consultant.
• Train clients and carers on programming and maintaining communication equipment.
• Install client equipment and deliver training after assessment.
• Provide onsite, telephone and remote implementation support after initial assessment.
• Develop paper-based communication resources using specialist software.
• Set up and personalise voice output equipment, support its use and train others to do the same.
• Prepare equipment and materials for demonstration and loan during assessment.
• Make modifications and adaptations to resources and take backups afterwards.
• Develop and deliver assessment‑related, client‑focused training materials.
• Create bespoke resources on request.
• Maintain client and equipment records on relevant databases.
• Give general AAC advice and information as required

Skills

Excellent communication

MS Office

Team player

Time management

Education

NQF or QCF level 4 or above

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ace Centre is seeking a 12-month fixed-term post within its Service Delivery Team to support children and adults with communication difficulties. The role covers installing and personalising voice output equipment, creating resources, and training clients and carers across home, school, hospital and community settings with travel and occasional overnights.

The position requires an enhanced DBS and a car with business insurance.