Remap Designer Maker

About Remap

We have over 65 local branches, across the UK which help people with a disability to live more independently.

Our skilled volunteer designers and makers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and construct customised equipment free of charge for the disabled.

Role Description

You will be a good communicator and listener, who can take instructions and understand the needs of disabled clients and healthcare professionals.

You must have the ability to turn that knowledge into solutions which make life easier for the disabled. You will therefore be able to design and make pieces of equipment for individuals with specific needs.

This ability may have been gained in a technical job or possibly DIY activities.

What skills do I need?

Key Activities and Abilities

Design and make devices with one or more of these materials: metal, wood, and plastic.

 To listen well and be a good communicator so that you understand someone’s needs, and discuss those needs with clinicians, usually Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists.

There is no requirement to have medical knowledge.

You must have your own tools and workshop or access to these.

Set up and install the equipment you have designed and built wherever the patient is living.

Able to drive your own vehicle or have good transport links.

Able to follow Remap policies and procedures

Able to apply disability, equality, and inclusion practices.

Able to keep people’s personal details safely. You will be expected to attend bi-monthly local branch meetings.

These are informal, and friendly but minutes are recorded, and actions documented.

You will have to undergo DBS clearance and be 18+

This is a voluntary role, but materials and travel costs are reimbursed.