Assistive Technologist

Leonard Cheshire; Belsay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Blue Light Card discounts

Financial wellbeing support

Learning and development

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire based at Bradbury Court in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is seeking an Assistive Technologist - AAC to assess and implement assistive technology with individuals and care teams, and to travel to northern services as needed.

You'll support TEC and AAC solutions, deliver training, and regularly review technologies to meet changing needs, helping people achieve their goals and live more independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in TEC and delivering home automation and environmental Assistive technologies.
• Background in Assistive Technology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or similar.
• Experience researching, assessing, implementing and supporting assistive technology solutions.
• Strong knowledge of AAC systems.
• Experience with access methods, mounting solutions and sensory equipment.
• Ability to assess individual needs and identify appropriate technology solutions.
• Experience delivering training to end users and support teams.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct person-centred assistive technology assessments
• Recommend, implement and review TEC solutions
• Deliver AAC systems and communication technologies
• Support the use of smart home and environmental control technologies, including voice-controlled devices
• Set goals with individuals and adapt solutions as needs change over time
• Deliver training to individuals, families, support staff and colleagues
• Liaise with Local Authorities, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and NHS professionals
• Provide ongoing support and contribute to assistive technology best practice

Skills

Assistive Technology

AAC knowledge

Training delivery

Communication skills

Education

Background in AT / S&LT / OT

Tools

TEC solutions

Environmental control tech

Job description

Assistive Technologist - AAC Location: Based in the North/Northeast with easy access to major road links across the North, as travel to our care services in Newcastle upon Tyne, County Durham, Hull, Wetherby, Penrith, Kendal and Garstang is required. A driving licence and ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Salary : £35,210, dependent on experience Contract: Full-time, Permanent At Leonard Cheshire, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live as independently as possible.

What You'll Do

Our Northern Regional Assistive Technology Hub, based at Bradbury Court in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, will be the main base for this role; however, you'll support and travel to our northern-based care services. Working closely with individuals, families, care teams, local authorities and NHS professionals, you'll assess needs, recommend and implement assistive technology solutions, and provide training and ongoing support. You'll regularly review and adapt technologies to ensure they continue to meet changing needs and help individuals achieve their goals.

Activity

• Conduct person-centred assistive technology assessments
• Recommend, implement and review Technology Enabled Care (TEC) solutions
• Deliver Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and communication technologies
• Support the use of smart home and environmental control technologies, including voice-controlled devices
• Set goals with individuals and adapt solutions as needs change over time
• Deliver training to individuals, families, support staff and colleagues
• Liaise with Local Authorities, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and NHS professionals
• Provide ongoing support and contribute to assistive technology best practice

About You

Experience in Technology Enabled Care (TEC) and delivering home automation and environmental Assistive technologies is essential for this role. You will also have:

• A background in Assistive Technology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or a similar specialist support environment
• Experience researching, assessing, implementing and supporting assistive technology solutions
• Strong knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems
• Experience with access methods, mounting solutions and sensory equipment
• Ability to assess individual needs and identify appropriate technology solutions ideal but can be trained
• Experience delivering training to end users and support teams
• Excellent communication and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Why Leonard Cheshire?

You'll join a dedicated specialist team delivering life-changing technology solutions that help people communicate, live more independently and achieve their goals.

We offer:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, i.e. maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Flexible benefits, Cycle to Work scheme, Blue Light Card with access to thousands of discounts
• Financial wellbeing support, including early access to earned pay and savings tools
• Excellent learning and development opportunities plus long service awards and recognition programmes

Our values guide everything we do:

• Positive - We are warm, empathetic and always looking to improve.
• Proud - We are determined, resilient and stand up for what we believe in.
• Pioneering - We are creative, confident and committed to driving positive change.

Diversity and Inclusion

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from disabled people and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.

If you're passionate about using technology to empower people, improve communication and increase independence, we'd love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ