Senior Assistive Technology and Caseworker Coordinator

Blaby District Council; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Leicestershire is seeking a Senior Assistive Technology and Caseworker Coordinator to manage teams focusing on assistive technology and housing support. This role involves oversight of pilot projects, collaboration with specialists, and effective stakeholder management. Experience with vulnerable adults and project management is essential. The position supports hybrid working, offers a competitive salary, and requires a DBS check. Closing date is January 13th, 2026.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working including flexi-time

Free car parking and cycle bays

Qualifications

• Wide range of experience in working with vulnerable adults.
• Experience of working with key stakeholders for optimal outcomes.
• Management experience is essential.
• Background in housing, health or social care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage two teams for assistive technology and grant delivery.
• Oversee pilot projects and ensure successful implementation.
• Facilitate a holistic approach to housing support.
• Provide access to a range of housing support services.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable adults

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Housing support knowledge

Job description

Senior Assistive Technology and Caseworker Coordinator

Scale6 £39,862 - £44,075 per annum

37 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2027

Lightbulb is a partnership programme supported by the seven District Councils in Leicestershire and Leicestershire County Council. It brings together a range of practical housing support into a single point of access or referral. The overall ambition is to maximise the contribution that housing support can play in keeping vulnerable people independent in their homes.

The Senior Assistive Technology and Caseworker Coordinator role will manage two teams to support the delivery and implementation of assistive technology into homes, and the delivery of disabled facilities grant process.

You will manage the delivery of the two pilot projects. You will work closely with specialists within the Lightbulb team (including occupational therapists, grant officers, technical officers and adaptations officers); facilitating a holistic approach to housing support and supporting their work by offering individuals access to a wider range of housing support services.

You will have a wide range of experience in working with vulnerable adults and experience of working with key stakeholders and partners to get the best outcome for service users.

You will have experience of working in a housing, health or social care setting (including experience in the voluntary sector with this focus).

You will have the ability to manage projects through change and continuous development. Including overseeing the delivery and implementation of a new project offer.

You will have management experience.

The post is primarily based at Blaby District Council but may be required to be based at any of our offices within Leicestershire.

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (known as a DBS check). All offers of employment will be made conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory DBS check.

Benefits of working with us include a Local Government Pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. Further details on our benefits can be found on the Employee benefits page.

We also support hybrid working arrangements with a combination of on-site and home working.

To find out more about the role and what it is like to work for us, please contact Charlotte Christie-Smith on 07785 475241 for an informal discussion.

Closing date: 13th January 2026

Interview date: 21st/22nd January 2026

Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, careleavers and those in the Armed Forces. As a Disability Confident Employer and to show our commitment to Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.