Assistive Technologist

At Leonard Cheshire, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live as independently as possible. As part of our Assistive Technology (AT) team, you'll help people improve their independence, communication and quality of life through innovative assistive technology solutions.
What You'll Do
Our Northern Regional Assistive Technology Hub, based at Bradbury Court in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, will be the main base for this role; however, you'll support and travel to our northern-based care services.
Working closely with individuals, families, care teams, local authorities and NHS professionals, you'll assess needs, recommend and implement assistive technology solutions, and provide training and ongoing support. You'll regularly review and adapt technologies to ensure they continue to meet changing needs and help individuals achieve their goals.
Activity
Conduct person-centred assistive technology assessments
Recommend, implement and review Technology Enabled Care (TEC) solutions
Deliver Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and communication technologies
Support the use of smart home and environmental control technologies, including voice-controlled devices
Set goals with individuals and adapt solutions as needs change over time
Deliver training to individuals, families, support staff and colleagues
Liaise with Local Authorities, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and NHS professionals
Provide ongoing support and contribute to assistive technology best practice

Based in the North/Northeast with easy access to major road links across the North, as travel to our care services in Newcastle upon Tyne, County Durham, Hull, Wetherby, Penrith, Kendal and Garstang is required. A driving licence and ability to travel independently are essential for this role., Experience in Technology Enabled Care (TEC) and delivering home automation and environmental Assistive technologies is essential for this role.
You will also have:
A background in Assistive Technology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or a similar specialist support environment
Experience researching, assessing, implementing and supporting assistive technology solutions
Strong knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems
Experience with access methods, mounting solutions and sensory equipment
Ability to assess individual needs and identify appropriate technology solutions ideal but can be trained
Experience delivering training to end users and support teams
Excellent communication and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences

You'll join a dedicated specialist team delivering life-changing technology solutions that help people communicate, live more independently and achieve their goals.
We offer:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Competitive contributary pension scheme
Enhanced family-friendly policies, i.e. maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Flexible benefits, Cycle to Work scheme,

Blue Light Card with access to thousands of discounts
Financial wellbeing support, including early access to earned pay and savings tools
Excellent learning and development opportunities plus long service awards and recognition programmes
Our values guide everything we do:
Positive - We are warm, empathetic and always looking to improve.
Proud - We are determined, resilient and stand up for what we believe in.
Pioneering - We are creative, confident and committed to driving positive change.
Diversity and Inclusion
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from disabled people and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.
If you're passionate about using technology to empower people, improve communication and increase independence, we'd love to hear from you.

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