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A leading consulting firm in the UK is looking for a Supported Living Innovation Lead for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role involves working with local authorities to enhance care technology for clients with Learning Disabilities. Candidates should have experience in care technology and a strong motivation to support vulnerable individuals. The role requires excellent communication skills, project management abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a unique opportunity to impact lives positively while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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We are seekingaSupported LivingInnovationLeadto joinaLearning Disability Pathfinder projectwith a local authority client.This isa great opportunityto join a market leader in the use of care technology and help achieve better outcomes and quality of life for vulnerable service users, theirfamiliesand carers.
Weare working with a local authority in South Yorkshireto identify where people living in Supported Living in shared environments could be better supported during night hours, in a less intrusive manner, ensuring the care hoursmeet the expected outcomes and required needs, right-sizing the care packagewhere technology supports by identifying where a response is needed, but equally when it is safe to take a step back and move away from a ‘just in case’ support model.
You will have opportunity to:
Contribute to developingand delivering thePathfinder project, working with local commissioners, care providers, service users, advocates and families to understand needs and outcomes, toestablish and build confidence in care technology and provide hands-on support and guidance to care provider staff to harness enabling technologyand break down any perceived barriers around technology replacing human contact.
The role willprovidesubstantial opportunity to further develop skills andexpertiseandcontribute directly tothe successful delivery of thisprojectandidentifyingfurther projectsthat testnew approachesto care technology.
The role willinclude:
Desirable (but not necessary)
We know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.
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