Support worker British Sign Language

Job Description

To cover Staffordshire . We have one part time role in North Staffordshire ( Stoke, Newcastle under Lyme area) and one in South Staffordshire( Rugely, Cannock area)

Job description

Support Worker

Make a difference in the life of someone with sight and hearing loss by becoming a BSL Support Worker.

We’re looking for two part-time Support Worker to build relationships and trust with our customers to help them to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Deafblind UK aims to support choice and reduce isolation for deafblind people in the UK. As our Support Worker you’ll be helping our customers with their individual needs according to their support plan, adapting how you work to the needs of each customer. Using BSL or clear speech, you’ll help our customers act independently within their local community and support them with daily tasks like shopping, life admin, health appointments, personal finance and the use of technology.

Key responsibilities

• Implement an adaptable support plan for each customer according to their needs
• Use BSL or clear speech to help with day-to-day activities as well as personal care tasks
• Promote the health and wellbeing of the customer at all times
• Recognise and adapt the customer’s surrounding environment and support them to be as independent as possible

Qualifications, skills and experience

• QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care (or willing to train)
• BSL (required)
• Experience in a caring role (not essential)
• Understanding and experience of safeguarding procedures
• Valid driving licence
• Ability to commute or relocate to Staffordshire (required)

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Fuel covered between customers
• Casual dress
• Sick pay scheme
• PPE provided

What we do

Deafblind UK helps people with sight and hearing loss to live with their condition, build their confidence and establish independence. We offer comfort, understanding and advice as well as practical support, residential care, holidays and social opportunities.

We are:

• People centred
• Empowering
• Inclusive and respectful of all people
• Committed and passionate about delivering personalised support
• Creative about developing new ideas

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Staffordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to a car for work and are willing to travel

Language:

• British Sign Language (required)

Licence/Certification:

• do you have a valid driving license (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: British sign language