Support worker - Deaf Community

Care & Support Worker (Deaf Service)

We have fantastic new opportunities to join us and support our d/Deaf service users in Blackburn. We are looking for confident Care & Support Workers with the passion to both deliver outstanding care, alongside play a role in empowering d/Deaf service users to access the same recovery opportunities as their hearing peers. You will be working Full time(42 hours per week) across a mixed shift pattern of 3/4 12 hour shifts per weekwith a focus on supporting our d/Deaf(profound, severe, partial or hard of hearing) service users with mental health needs, inside our new Deaf community step down setting in Blackburn.

This role requires native British Sign Language usage or a minimum Signature Level 2 as it is a deaf service.

Note:

We are also able to offer BSL Signature Level 2 training within our nearby Bury Dunes Hospital for candidates who are passionate about building a career within our d/Deaf services.

• You may be d/Deaf yourself.
• Have experience working or living with Deaf people before.
• You can sign in BSL Qualified in Signature BSL to a minimum of Level 2 or willing to gain this accreditation through us.
• As a person you are a strong worker and team player.
• Are looking to help support d/Deaf people.
• Have an interest in helping d/Deaf people with mental health problems.
• Salary: £13.85 per hour
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme