Assistive Technology Officer - REQ05162

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

NLC9: £34,926 - £40,695 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 Officer to work with the Assistive Technology Co-ordinator to assess the needs of individuals, recommend appropriate technologies and provide training and support to employees using the service.

You will assist with the recommendations, evaluation, installation and maintenance of assistive technologies which includes software and hardware that aid individuals with disabilities and support needs in their daily work activities.

Ideally, you should have an HNC/SVQ3 or equivalent level of qualification in an Information Technology or Assistive Technology discipline with some relevant work experience. However, you are also eligible to apply if you have transferrable skills and experience gained from working in a service area that supports people and are qualified to HNC/SVQ3 level in that service discipline.

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

You will be required to visit employees in their own homes to assist with technology to support hybrid or home-working arrangements so it is essential that you have a driving licence and are able to drive throughout North Lanarkshire and surrounding areas.

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

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***