Care Technology AssessorInstaller (Internal Applicants Only)

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS

Organisation:Leicestershire County Council

WorkLocation:Countywide

WorkerCategory:Field Based Worker

Salary:32070 - 34359 per annum (Pro rata for part time)

WorkingHours:Monday Friday 37 Hours Per week

ContractType:Permanent

Closing Date:05/02/2026

Interview Date(s):TBC

Are you looking for a new challenge working with technology to improve peoples lives

Technology is the future why not be part of this exciting opportunity!

About the Role

Leicestershire County Council have been implementing their Care Technology Service within adult social care since April 2022. An exciting opportunity has become available for an assessor / installer to join our well established and supportive team in implementing Care Technology within peoples own homes.

The aim of the new Care Technology Service is to assist people in remaining independent for longer stay at home and give people their confidence back. The new service will positively impact a wide range of stakeholders across the council and across the local health and care system from care professionals and wider staff to people who need support their carers and family members.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about providing and delivering positive outcomes through the use of care technology alongside other support methods that the individual may or may not receive from adult social care.

The role is a field based (Countywide) position which involves completion of holistic assessments installations collections repairs / maintenance of Care Technology equipment in peoples own homes. A key part of this role is to promote independence and provide ongoing technological support and advice on care technology as part of the overall provision of community care services.

The primary aim is to ensure that people are able to achieve better outcomes and maximum independence through the use of appropriate technology with the emphasis on effective assessment review and evaluation.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

About You

To apply for this post you must:

• Be qualified at NVQ3 Social Care or equivalent level; or equivalent level of experience
• Have experience / knowledge of Adult Social Care and the needs and issues of adults and carers
• Have knowledge / understanding of Care Technology and its application to adult social care practice
• Have experience / understanding of the use of care technology and managing associated risks.
• Have a full clean UK driving licence and access to vehicle for work purposes
• Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Have technical or IT experience which is relevant / relatable to Care Technology practice

Wed also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesand will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Previous applicants need not apply.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact:

Edward Flint Care Technology Manager

Telephone:

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How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality diversity and inclusion at every warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ Plus communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the About You section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job please click Apply Now. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section more information see the How to Applysection on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

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