Assistive Technology Manager

Leading specialist assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering services for children and young people with complex disabilities.

Use your expertise to help transform communication, learning, independence and opportunity.

At Chailey Heritage Foundation, we explore life-changing possibilities together.

We support children and young people with complex disabilities and health needs through specialist education, care, therapy, and support services, helping every young person build confidence, independence, communication, and opportunities for the future. We’re looking for an Assistive Technology Manager to lead our specialist Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering service.

This is a highly practical and collaborative role working directly with children and young people, therapists, teachers, education colleagues and care teams to develop innovative technology solutions that support communication, learning, participation, independence and quality of life.

You'll play a key role in ensuring that assistive technology is effectively embedded across education, therapy and care, helping children and young people access the tools, environments and opportunities they need to thrive.

LOCATION: North Chailey, BN8 4EF

SALARY: £42,000 - £49,000

HOURS: 37 hrs per week

JOB TYPE: Full time, Permanent

CLOSING DATE: We will assess applications as they are received and may close the vacancy early if a suitable appointment is made. Early application is therefore encouraged

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to apply highly specialist skills in an environment where your work has a direct and meaningful impact every day.

You’ll work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues to help children and young people access life-changing opportunities through innovation, creativity, and specialist support.

What You’ll Do

As Assistive Technology Manager, you will lead the delivery and ongoing development of specialist assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering services across the organisation. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will help identify, assess, implement and maintain technology solutions that support communication, learning, physical access, independence and engagement.

You will provide both operational management and specialist expertise, ensuring assistive technology services continue to evolve and meet the changing needs of the children and young people we support.

You will also:

• Lead and support a small specialist team delivering assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering services
• Oversee the assessment, implementation, maintenance, and review of specialist assistive technology equipment and systems
• Provide expertise across AAC, eye-gaze technology, switch access, environmental controls and other specialist access solutions
• Work collaboratively with therapists, educators, care colleagues and families to develop personalised technology solutions
• Lead service development initiatives, including technology trials, innovation projects and evaluation of emerging technologies
• Ensure services meet appropriate safeguarding, safety, accessibility and regulatory requirements

About you

• We’re looking for a collaborative, innovative and solutions-focused professional with experience in assistive technology, AAC, rehabilitation engineering, specialist educational technology or related services. You will bring:
• Experience supporting children, young people or adults with complex disabilities through assistive technology and specialist access solutions
• Knowledge of AAC, communication technology, eye-gaze systems, switch access, environmental controls or related technologies
• Experience working within education, SEND, therapy, healthcare, social care or similar specialist environments
• Experience leading, managing or coordinating specialist services or teams
• Strong problem-solving, communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and person-centred practice

More than just your salary

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll have access to a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back everyday health costs such as dental, optical and therapies

• Access to Enhanced Pension Scheme

• Death in Service benefit

• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave

• Employee Assistance Programme and access to our Wellbeing Centre

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Retail and leisure discounts

• Onsite parking,

• Café, and kitchen facilities

• DBS checks and renewals covered by us

Apply Now

Apply today via our website or contact or WhatsApp 07591597034 if you’d like to find out more.

Safeguarding Statement

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate, and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.

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