Assistive Technology Officer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Battyeford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme

Life insurance style benefit

Enhanced leave and DBS support

Job summary

Hollybank Trust in Mirfield is seeking an Assistive Technology Officer to join our Therapy Team. You will deliver AT interventions, assess and tailor technology to individual needs, and provide training to staff while maintaining safety and records.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to maximise the use of assistive tech for children and adults with complex disabilities. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and DBS checks are required.

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.

Job description

Location: On site / Far Common Rd, Mirfield WF14 0DQ, UK
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Technology | Technical Support
AnnualFixed salary:£ 17328.00

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.
• 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 confidenceto challenge the norm and try new things.
• Being curiousby 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)

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.