Field-Based Assistive Tech & AAC Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Pension

Private health insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Blue Light Card

Wellbeing support

Learning opportunities

Recognition programmes

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire seeks an experienced Assistive Technology specialist based in the North/Northeast with travel to Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas. You will assess needs, implement TEC solutions, deliver AAC systems and provide training to individuals, families and care teams.

Join a dedicated AT team to help people live more independently through technology, with opportunities to develop skills and contribute to best practice across our northern care services.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technology Enabled Care and home automation/ENV assistive tech.
• Background in Assistive Technology, Speech & Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
• Experience researching, assessing, implementing and supporting assistive technology solutions.
• Ability to train end users and support teams.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct TEC assessments and travel to care services as needed.
• Recommend, implement and review TEC solutions.
• Deliver AAC systems and communication technologies.
• Support smart home and environmental control technologies.
• Set goals with individuals and adapt solutions over time.
• Deliver training to individuals, families, support staff and colleagues.
• Liaise with Local Authorities, SLTs, OTs and NHS professionals.
• Provide ongoing support and contribute to AT best practice.

Skills

TEC experience

AAC knowledge

Communication skills

Training end users

Needs assessment

Education

AT background

SLT background

OT background

Tools

TEC solutions

AAC systems

Job description

Leonard Cheshire seeks an experienced Assistive Technology specialist based in the North/Northeast with travel to Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas. You will assess needs, implement TEC solutions, deliver AAC systems and provide training to individuals, families and care teams.

Join a dedicated AT team to help people live more independently through technology, with opportunities to develop skills and contribute to best practice across our northern care services.