Assistive Technologist -

Leonard Cheshire; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Private health insurance

Family-friendly policies

Flexible benefits

Cycle to Work

Blue Light Card

Financial wellbeing support

Learning & development

Long service awards

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire in the North/Northeast region is recruiting for an Assistive Technology Specialist. The role centers on assessing needs, recommending and implementing TEC and AAC solutions to improve independence and quality of life.

You will travel to care services across the North and collaboratively work with care teams and NHS professionals. You will deliver training, review technologies, and contribute to best practice in TEC.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technology Enabled Care (TEC) is essential.
• Experience with Speech & Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy environments is ideal.
• Experience researching, assessing, implementing and supporting assistive technology solutions.
• Experience with access methods, mounting solutions and sensory equipment.
• Ability to understand individual needs and identify appropriate technology solutions.
• Ability to deliver training to end users and support teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct person-centred assistive technology assessments.
• Recommend, implement and review 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.

Skills

Technology Enabled Care

Communication skills

Training delivery

Explain complex tech

End-user support

Needs assessment

Job description

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

Make Technology Work for People

At Leonard Cheshire, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live as independently as possible. As part of our Assistive Technology (AT) team, you'll help people improve their independence, communication and quality of life through innovative assistive technology solutions.

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

Knowledge of home automation, environmental and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) assistive technologies is essential for this role. We are looking for someone with a strong technical foundation and a genuine interest in applying the use of assistive technology to improve people's independence and quality of life.

Skills/Knowledge requirements

• Experience in Technology Enabled Care (TEC)
• Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or a similar specialist support environment ideal
• Experience researching, assessing, implementing and supporting assistive technology solutions
• Experience with access methods, mounting solutions and sensory equipment
• Ability to understand individual needs and identify appropriate technology solutions
• Ability to deliver training to end users and support teams
• Excellent communication skills 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:

• Generous annual leave starting at 33 days, increasing with service
• Single-cover private health insurance (or Cash Health Plan)
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, i.e. maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Flexible benefits, including the option to buy or sell annual leave and the Cycle to Work scheme
• Free 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 program

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.