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Assistive Technology Officer (Older Persons Service)Grade 4, Salary £26,403 up to £29,540 per annum pro rata, plus essential car user allowance of £850 per annum pro rata and standby and emergency call out rota payments37 hours per week, flexible working hours may be considered including job share, permanent contactParticipation is required for call out rota covering 24 hours over a week period on a rota basis
The Older Persons Service delivers a wide range of services to older people living across the Hinckley & Bosworth borough. We are looking to recruit an Assistive Technology Officer to enable us to continue delivering excellent services to our community.
Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the lifeline and assistive technology elements of the Older Persons Service, duties will include managing stock, increasing the take up of assistive technologies through promotion and marketing and installation of equipment in residents’ homes.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be experienced working with the public
- Provide excellent standards of customer service
- Be IT literate using computer software and able to demonstrate
- Work well in a team and on own initiative
- Be prepared to work out of hours on a rota basis
- Be prepared to work independently with lone working
As the role involves work throughout the borough, a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. You will also be required to undertake a criminal record check.
We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough.
Closing date: 30 September 2025
Interview dates: 6 and 8 October 2025
Hinckley & Bosworth - A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY
Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.
We welcome applications from all of the community.Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.
