Assistive Technology Officer

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Battyeford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme

Life insurance style benefit

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Overtime pay rates

Job summary

Hollybank Trust in Mirfield is seeking an innovative Assistive Technology Officer to join our Therapy Team. You’ll work with children and adults with complex disabilities, delivering technology solutions that enhance communication, independence and quality of life.

You’ll assess and trial assistive tech and environmental control equipment, adapt solutions to individual needs, provide training, maintain records and collaborate across care, education and therapy services to maximise impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 A-Level passes or equivalent.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• At least 2 years’ experience working within health, social care or education settings.
• Experience supporting children or adults with complex disabilities and learning difficulties.
• Experience supporting individuals with communication and movement difficulties.
• Experience of assistive technology and environmental control equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and creative approach to finding solutions.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assistive technology interventions, assessments and support sessions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and trial a range of assistive technology, environmental control and communication equipment.
• Adapt, personalise and configure technology solutions to meet individual needs.
• Carry out access device assessments and contribute to technology recommendations.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting and maintenance for specialist equipment.
• Create bespoke solutions, including adapting equipment and building mounting systems where required.
• Support colleagues across care, education and therapy services to maximise the use of assistive technology.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff teams on equipment, systems and best practice.
• Maintain accurate records, equipment databases and audit information.
• Ensure equipment is safe, appropriately maintained and compliant with relevant risk assessments.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies, innovations and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Creativity

Lifelong learning

Education

Three A-Levels or equivalent

Tools

Environmental control equipment

Communication equipment

Job description

Role: Assistive Technology Officer

Location: Mirfield

Salary: £17,328

Hours: Part-time 22.5hrs per week.

Interview dates: 21st and 22nd October

Download Job Description here: Assistive Technology Officer JD.pdf

Transform lives through technology!

We’re looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Assistive Technology Officer to join our specialist Therapy Team at Hollybank Trust. You’ll work with children and adults with complex disabilities, helping to deliver technology solutions that enhance communication, independence and quality of life. If you’re passionate about using technology to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

As an Assistive Technology Officer, you will:

• Deliver assistive technology interventions, assessments and support sessions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and trial a range of assistive technology, environmental control and communication equipment.
• Adapt, personalise and configure technology solutions to meet individual needs.
• Carry out access device assessments and contribute to technology recommendations.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting and maintenance for specialist equipment.
• Create bespoke solutions, including adapting equipment and building mounting systems where required.
• Support colleagues across care, education and therapy services to maximise the use of assistive technology.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff teams on equipment, systems and best practice.
• Maintain accurate records, equipment databases and audit information.
• Ensure equipment is safe, appropriately maintained and compliant with relevant risk assessments.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies, innovations and evidence-based practice.

Essential requirements

• Minimum of 3 A-Level passes or equivalent.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• At least 2 years’ experience working within health, social care or education settings.
• Experience supporting children or adults with complex disabilities and learning difficulties.
• Experience supporting individuals with communication and movement difficulties.
• Experience of assistive technology and environmental control equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and creative approach to finding solutions.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

What we ask for from all our colleagues:

• The confidence to challenge the norm and try new things.
• Being curious by asking questions and showing an interest in training and development opportunities.
• Treating people with kindness, dignity, and respecting boundaries.
• Bringing your best self to work, being happy and positive in the way you work.

What we offer:

• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life insurance style benefit.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays.
• A funded DBS (initial DBS only).
• Full employee assistance program.
• Access to nationally recognised qualifications.
• Access to workplace Mental Health First aiders.
• Annual leave that rises with your length of service.
• Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebration days.
• Staff recognition awards.
• Dedicated wellbeing support, and access to departmental wellbeing activities.
• Early access to wages through the LevelPay app.
• Discount and reward portal.
• Onsite food and coffee shop (Mirfield site only)

To find out more call Eimi or Ashleigh on 01924 490833, or send an email through to [e-mail]

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have at least 6 months of UK based work experience in any sector.

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.

We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.