Assistive Technology Coordinator - REQ05161

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.

*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC12: £48,958 - £54,418 Per Year

North Lanarkshire Council is the fourth largest local authority in Scotland, responsible for providing key public services to the residents of North Lanarkshire. We are committed to supporting employees and the wider community in working and living independently using assistive technology.

We have created a new role of Assistive Technology Co-ordinator to coordinate the evaluation, configuration and assessment of assistive technology support functions offered from Field Services, supporting NLC employees and extending advice into education, community and cultural environments.

Reporting to the Technical and Digital Services Manager, you will manage the Assistive Technology team, coordinate assistive technology implementation and maintenance programs, ensure training and support is provided to service users, identify accessibility solutions and lead policy development in this area.

You should have a degree/HND/SVQ4 or equivalent in a related field such as Occupational Therapy, HR or Equalities with extended experience in a similar role, particularly within Occupational Therapy, HR or Equalities. You should also have an understanding of adaptations and assistive technology that can support those living with physical, mental and neurological vulnerabilities.

The Assistive Technology team is based in Civic Square, Motherwell as part of the wider Technical Field Services’ team.

For an informal discussion on this role please contact Ronnie Buick on buickr@northlan.gov.uk

Working Pattern:

Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm

Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

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