Contract Type: Permanent x 1 Temporary x 1 (1 year contract)
Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week
Location of post: Cimla Health & Social Care Centre / Community
Are you a ‘people person’ who is confident using and learning about technologies that can help people stay safe and independent in their homes? If so, the post of Assistive Technology Support Installer could be the perfect fit for you!
We are currently looking for an Assistive Technology Support Installers to join our small and friendly team, based at Cimla, Neath. This is a community facing role and requires that you have the ability to travel throughout the County Borough area.
Experience of working with Assistive Technology installations is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Main duties of the post:
The post holder will undertake installations, maintenance and decommission of digital and assistive technology in a range of settings including private dwellings, public residential and other community spaces to promote the adoption of technology for prevention and early intervention purposes. As part of this work, they will support individuals to get the most out of their technology, supporting digital skills they need to use technology confidently and effectively.
Full duties of the role can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We are looking for candidates with:
Ability to use be able to use small power tools if required (eg handheld drill)
Working in a customer service & customer focused environment
Experience of dealing with sensitive issues in a caring & compassionate manner
You will need to have:
A minimum of 4 GCSEs (Grade A – C) which must include English language or the Welsh equivalent
NVQ II or equivalent in Assistive Technology or Care
OR
Evidence of substantial experience in a relevant role / lived in experience
Please download our ‘Reasons to work in NPT’ to read of the benefits of working for us, a few of which are listed below:
25 days holiday entitlement, rising to 32 after 5 years’ service
8 bank holidays plus one extra statutory day
Local Government Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Tax Free Childcare vouchers
Relocation Scheme (subject to conditions)
Hybrid Working (for some roles)
See our ‘Reasons to work for NPT’ document in the attachments
If you think that you have the necessary experience, qualifications and enthusiasm to be an Assistive Technology Installer, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Hannah Ashour on
Phone: 01639 686636 or
Email: h.a.ashour@npt.gov.uk
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language skills are not required when appointed to the post.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
