Career Graded - Assistive Technologies Technician (Trainee)

Join our team as a Trainee Assistive Technologies Technician and embark on a rewarding career journey with Careline. This pivotal role involves modifying, fabricating, and programming assistive technology equipment, managing stock, and contributing to our Research & Development efforts. You'll play a key role in enhancing our services and deploying emerging solutions effectively. We're looking for candidates with a passion for innovation, a knack for technical support, and a commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of those who rely on assistive technologies. If you're ready to develop marketable products, assist in our equipment remanufacturing program, and manage our technology inventory, apply now and help us shape the future of care.

To fulfil the role of a Trainee Assistive Technologies Technician, you will need to bring a foundational skill set and enthusiasm for learning. This includes:

Basic Computer Skills: Familiarity with using computers and essential software like MS Office and web browsers is crucial. An interest in learning software installation is also important.

Understanding of Risk Assessment: You should have the ability to understand and learn about risk assessment processes, crucial for ensuring safety in assistive technology applications.

Assistive Technology Setting: A willingness to learn about working within an Assistive Technology setting is essential, along with an interest in supporting older or vulnerable individuals.

Technical Skills: A basic understanding of refurbishing and repairing computer or electrical equipment is needed, with an eagerness to develop these skills further.

Communication and Sensitivity: Developing communication skills to interact positively with diverse individuals, along with sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals, their carers, and families, is vital.

Professional Relationships: The ability to develop professional relationships with older people, people with disabilities, and their carers is a must.

Educational Requirements: You should have GCSE grade 'C' or equivalent in Maths, English, and ICT, along with basic level certificates in Word and Excel and an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent.

Additionally, you should possess good organisational skills, the ability to maintain both manual and computerised record systems, remain calm in stressful situations, uphold strict standards of confidentiality, and have a flexible attitude towards shifts.

The role requires driving, so you must have a current full driving license in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Please note, the successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.

Why work with us?

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.

Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.