Assistive Technology Trainer

A global Powerhouse within professional services industry is looking for Assistive Technology Trainers to join their team remotely on a permanent basis.

Ideally, they are seeking Assistive Technology Trainers with experience within Student Disabilities Assessments and happy to learn to assess students (training provided) during busy periods.

Our client delivers an in-house delivery of high-quality Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA) Needs Assessments enabling students with disabilities or other health conditions to access the specialist equipment and support they need to fulfil their potential at university or college. They also welcome applications from candidates that are fluent in Welsh (Written & Verbal)

Responsibilities

• Delivering high quality, relevant, Assistive Technology Training to meet customer needs.
• Holding a structured meeting with an individual, remotely (by phone or video call) and face-to-face in a hybrid role as required based on customer demand, to identify appropriate study and support strategies to facilitate participation in their study activities including, where appropriate, non-medical helper (NMH) and travel support.
• Evaluate the suitability of, and offer advice on appropriate hardware, software, assistive technology and other aids for each individual.
• Preparing for and producing study needs assessment reports for students in Higher Education who are in receipt of Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA's) in accordance with the appropriate regulations, timeframes and guidance.
• Holding a structured meeting with an individual, remotely (by phone or video call) and face-to-face in a hybrid role as required based on customer demand, to identify appropriate study and support strategies to facilitate participation in their study activities including, where appropriate, non-medical helper (NMH) and travel support.
• Delivering high quality, relevant, AT Training to meet customer needs.

They create better outcomes for their business and candidates by identifying the best, most diverse people who have the skills, values, mindset and potential to help us realise our strategic ambitions.

Skills/Experience Required

• Exemplary communication skills
• Prepared to undertake DSA Assessment Training to be able to carry out assessments.
• Excellent report writing abilities and attention to detail
• An in-depth understanding and current knowledge of a range of relevant assistive technology (software and hardware) and its role in addressing challenges across a broad range of disabilities, matching the features and benefits of the AT hardware and software package recommended, to the needs of the individual.
• Adept at working to strict KPIs and producing work of excellent quality.
• While the role involves independent/lone working we are seeking team players keen to work collaboratively with colleagues to do the best for our customers, with an appreciation that individual performance is critical to the success of the team, reliable and dependable with sound organisational skills.
• Attention to detail

About Government Services

Contact Associates delivers high-quality assessments, which enables disabled students to access the specialist equipment, DSA help and support they need to fulfil their potential at university or college.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice.
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & well being, travel and technology.
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.
• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.