Assistive Technology Trainer & Technical Assessor - North East and Yorkshire
Location: North East and Yorkshire
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent
Full time: Full time, 35 hours per week
Join one of the UK’s leading assistive technology providers and help transform the educational and workplace experiences of disabled students and employees. We are looking for an Assistive Technology Trainer & Technical Assessor to deliver specialist assessments, training and workplace solutions across Yorkshire and the North East of England.
Barry Bennett Ltd supplies assistive technology and specialist disability equipment to higher education institutions. Our products and services support staff and students who require additional support and adjustments to fulfil their potential in education or employment.
You will work across Barry Bennett Ltd and Bennett Workplace Solutions, providing online and in-person services to employees in large organisations, as well as staff and students in higher education.
Who we are looking for
We welcome applications from people with experience in assistive technology, disability support, DSA services, workplace adjustments, ergonomics, occupational health, training delivery or related customer-facing technical roles. Transferable skills are valued, and the successful candidate will receive support to develop their knowledge of our services and solutions.
- Deliver DSE and ergonomic assessments to improve comfort, productivity, health and wellbeing.
- Install and set up specialist seating, workstations and ergonomic accessories, ensuring customers understand how to use and benefit from the equipment supplied.
- Conduct specialist technical assessments for students and employees who require assistive technology due to a hearing or visual impairment.
- Deliver engaging online and face-to-face training on popular assistive technology software, including text-to-speech and voice-dictation applications.
- Travel to client locations across Yorkshire/North East and, occasionally, outside your usual area. Additional travelling time will be allocated where applicable.
- Manage your own workload and work independently while collaborating with, and receiving support from, a multi-skilled team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A patient, friendly and professional approach.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to individual requirements.
- A proactive approach to resolving issues and the ability to work well under pressure.
- A good standard of general IT skills.
- Confidence in working independently and carrying out lone working.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively as part of the role.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Experience of delivering training online or in person.
- Knowledge of assistive technology software.
- Experience of carrying out assessments.
- An understanding of disability support and workplace adjustments.
- Knowledge of ergonomics and DSE practices.
Training will be provided in our assessment processes, assistive technology solutions and ergonomic services. We support ongoing learning and professional development within the role.
What you will receive:
- Company van.
- Laptop and mobile phone.
- Private healthcare, with access to an additional Employee Assistance Programme.
- 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday.
- Additional birthday leave, subject to scheme rules, and a birthday gift.
- Flexible working options.
- Employee perk scheme.
- Tech and Cycle to Work schemes.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Organised company social events.
Our work makes a genuine difference to students and employees who require specialist support to fulfil their potential. You will join a friendly, knowledgeable and multi-skilled team, with opportunities to develop specialist knowledge across assistive technology, technical assessment, ergonomics and workplace adjustments.
Further information:
- The position is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and reference checks.
- Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence.
- Terms and conditions apply to relevant benefits and schemes.
As a Disability Confident Leader, Barry Bennett Ltd will interview applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy and will consider candidates on their abilities. If you wish to be considered under this commitment, require adjustments during the recruitment process, or need information in an accessible format, please tell us when you apply.
To apply please send an up to date CV to [email protected]
Please Note - No Agencies
We are currently recruiting for a number of positions within our non-medical help team. Please click work for us for details.
In addition to vacant positions, we welcome speculative approaches. If you are interested in a career at Barry Bennett Ltd, please submit your CV with a covering letter by post or email to the address below:
FAO: Kirsty Simm
Barry Bennett Ltd
Units 47 & 48, Waters Meeting Business Park
Britannia Way
Bolton
BL2 2HH
[email protected]
