Ergonomic Assessor

Location: Field-based, Covering the Southwest of England (Devon, Dorset, & South Somerset)

Job Type: Subcontract, Part-time

Working Hours: Flexible

Assistive Solutions specialises in supporting individuals eligible for Disabled Students' Allowances within higher education.

We are a Social Enterprise that works with disabled people, providing specialist computer equipment, 1‑1 teaching and have an in‑house software development team.

Assistive Solutions are a Disability Confident Employer.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our small team as an ergonomic assessor covering the Southwest of England.

• Providing 1‑1 ergonomic assessments for adult students with varying physical disabilities
• Travelling to students' homes, assessing their existing workstations, and discussing appropriate ergonomic solutions for effective study
• You will be required to travel across the Southwest of England by car (although public transportation will be considered for the right candidate)
• Assessment locations include Devon, Dorset, and South Somerset

Successful candidates will be good communicators with excellent interpersonal skills and be motivated to help students access education through ergonomic solutions.

Experience working in adult social care, occupational health, health & safety, disability, or education backgrounds preferred. We can provide suitable individuals with extensive in‑house training, teaching resources and methodologies for you to develop your skills and provide a high‑standard service to students.

• Have access to a car
• Experience in relevant field
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong people and communication skills
• Patience and listening skills
• Ability to write clear and concise reports to tight deadlines
• Ability to 'think outside of the box' to provide appropriate solutions for individual ergonomic needs
• Ability to present information clearly
• Strong organisational skills
• Fast learner
• Independent thinker
• Ability to work by oneself and as part of a team

• Teaching/1‑1 experience and/or qualifications
• Strong understanding of health & safety and/or DSE workstation

• You will be required to have an Extended CRB check
• Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of Ergonomic Assessor, Ergonomic Teacher, Ergonomics, Social Care, Adult Social Care, Care Support Worker, Carer, Disability Adaptations Assistant, SEN, Learning Support Worker, Student Support, Learning Advisor may also be considered for this role.

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