Details:
- Salary: £17.47 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Telford Telford and Wrekin
- Date: 6 hours ago
Description:
Assistive Technology Officer
Telford
Contract
£17.47 per hour
Our client is looking for an experienced Assistive Technology Officer
An Assistive Technology Officer for our client based in Telford and Wrekin on a temporary 3-month basis.
About the Role
The post holder will support the operational delivery and implementation of assistive technology across Telford & Wrekin.
You will work closely with practitioners within Adult Social Care to promote and maximise the use of Technology Enabled Care (TEC), providing advice, guidance, and practical support.
The role includes carrying out assessments, offering demonstrations, and installing assistive technology solutions that help individuals maintain independence, safety, and wellbeing in their daily lives.
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Key Responsibilities
Will work within the Mental Capacity Act and be guided by the principles of assessing capacity. The post holder will be a Decision Maker for individuals who are assessed as lacking capacity to make decisions around suitable TEC.
To complete Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions relating to TEC where the equipment may be considered to be providing constant supervision of an individual.
To support Adult Social Care staff to ensure that assistive technology is a key consideration in meeting assessed needs.
To manage a caseload and carry out assessments of adults and older people with complex needs.
Assess individuals’ needs and recommend assistive technology solutions to support independence
What We’re Looking For:
Knowledge of assistive technology, its benefits and key challenges
Knowledge of electronic ways of working, for example the CareFirst system
Knowledge of safeguarding, both adults and children and relevant legislation.
An understanding of the Care Act and how it is relevant to the post.
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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer