Disability IT Specialist
Join our dynamic team at access: technology as we expand our reach and make a profound impact on lives across the country.
We're thrilled to announce two openings for an Assistive Technology Consultant in both the North and South of England. If you're a confident, sociable individual with a passion for making a real difference, this is the role for you.
Why choose access: technology?
Financial Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £34k/£38k (depending on experience).
- Generous bonus: Earn additional income, or take flexi-time - it's up to you!
- Travel compensation: Receive 55p per mile for all client-facing work
Non-financial Benefits:
- Flexibility: Enjoy a mix of home and office working, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
- Expand your knowledge: Incredible CPD opportunities beyond the realm of AT.
- Pet-friendly office: Yes! Bring your dog to work.
- Growing benefits: Gain an extra day of holiday for each year of service.
- More time for you: Celebrate your birthday with an additional day off.
- Supportive environment: Take a mental health ‘me’ day and attend our social events.
- Season pass: Enjoy a season pass to Newby Hall and Gardens for you and guests.
Become part of our sector-leading team dedicated to unlocking the potential of our clients; transforming their lives through assistive technology.
Company Information:
access: technology is a UK-wide consultancy specialising in assistive technology solutions for disabled children and adults, with a particular focus on brain injuries within the medico-legal sector. We empower individuals of all ages to enhance their learning, communication, leisure and independence.
Our values are centred around making client-focused decisions and ensuring they receive the highest quality of service improving their Quality of Life. Autonomy is a key factor in our candidate selection, allowing you to make positive decisions in the best interests of your clients with the support of our experienced team and multidisciplinary partners.
Who we are looking for:
Are you a dedicated educator or clinical professional eager to bring your best to the table? No two days are the same in this dynamic role. Many of us here are former teachers who wanted to do more. Say goodbye to the constraints of traditional services and step into a world where your skills will have a direct impact on lives. If you're a motivated teacher or clinical professional ready for a fresh start, we want to hear from you!
We're looking for individuals who radiate positivity and use their expertise and experience to enhance the lives of others. Your passion for people is what we value most - we'll train you on the technical side of things. Join us on the cutting edge of assistive technology.
Must-haves
- Degree in education, IT, or health-related field.
- Speech and Language, Occupational, Physiotherapy or Psychology
- Strong technical / IT acumen.
- Prior experience with children and adults, especially those with learning, communication, physical or sensory processing differences.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent organisational skills and experience in successfully managing own time.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Enhanced DBS eligibility.
- Full, clean driving license and access to own vehicle; you must enjoy driving.
- Experience, knowledge and training in safeguarding.
- A passion to empower disabled people.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience working with individuals with brain injuries or cerebral palsy.
- Experience in IT setup and troubleshooting.
- Comfortable in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
- Familiar with medico-legal operations.
How to Apply
To begin your application, email your CV and cover letter (PDF only!) telling us why you’re our perfect AT consultant to domore@accesstechnology.co.uk
If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to get in touch. We're accepting applications until we find the perfect match.