Technician (Assistive Technologies) Band 4

The Children's Trust; Walton On The Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Walton On The Hill is seeking a Technician (Assistive Technologies) to provide technical support in delivering interventions for children using assistive and neuro technologies. The ideal candidate will support therapy teams and educational staff, ensuring effective procurement and maintenance of necessary technologies. This role emphasizes collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to promote functional independence and active participation for young people. Potential benefits include a shuttle bus and more.

Benefits

Shuttle bus

Qualifications

• Experience in assistive technology and neuro technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to therapy and education staff.
• Manage procurement, integration, and maintenance of technologies.
• Assist with assessments and interventions.

Job description

Overview

The role of Technician (Assistive Technologies) is to play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based support across multidisciplinary teams within the areas of assistive technology and neuro technology. The focus of this role is to support the delivery of outcome-focused interventions that promote safe care, functional independence, and active participation for children and young people through the use of assistive technology (for example AAC, switches, powered mobility and environmental controls) and neuro-technologies (e.g. robotics, anti-gravity, virtual reality, wearable technology).

Responsibilities

You will primarily provide technical support to therapy teams, education staff, and other professionals involved in supporting children, young people, and their families. This involves the procurement, integration, asset management, and maintenance of assistive and neuro technologies to ensure effective and coordinated care. The role will also support therapists with assessments and interventions, with you working collaboratively with health, therapy, and education professionals.

This role is not open to sponsorship.

Staff Benefits

Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more.

Role Requirements

Support child-facing staff in the implementation of ...