BSL (British Sign Language) Support Worker

THIS IS A UK BASED POSITION, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE ,IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT:

1. You have UK work experience with at least 6 months experience working as a support worker or in a similar position.
2. Your CV clearly shows your relevant experience and qualifications.
3. You are fluent in British Sign Language (BSL)
4. A full clean UK driver licence and access to a car that your able to use for work purposes.

NSS PLUS LTD-NeuroSupport services are currently recruiting Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants with a background of Brain Injury and Mental health experience to support services users with an acquired Brain Injury. Our service aims to support rehabilitation and in enabling people to optimise independence and quality of life.

We are looking for psychology graduates,support Workers and Healthcare Assistants or suitable candidates who would be willing to support people both within their home environment and also willing to provide support in helping our clients access the community. We are looking for candidates that are confident with working independently and providing empirical feedback where necessary.

Job Title: BSL (British Sign Language) Support Worker
Location: Gosforth, Newcastle, NE3
Hourly Rate: £12.50-£14 per hour depending on experience.
Driver Essential? Yes
Gender Preference:This role is open to Male applicants only.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours:

12 hours per week, preferably 2pm to 10pm on Saturdays, and 6pm to 10pm on any other day (except Wednesdays).

About you-Essential Experience:

The successful candidate MUST be fluent in British Sign Language (BSL) and we are in search of someone who uses BSL (British Sign Language) as their primary language, regardless of whether they are Deaf, hard of hearing, or have other hearing impairments or have an understanding of Deaf culture and the importance of Deaf identity. The successful candidate ideally needs to be someone with whom the client can identify. Therefore, someone in a similar age bracket (mid 20s / 30s), and Male.

We are looking for someone who can go out with the client socially, as well as someone who can support him to access clubs, sports, activities etc. and develop hobbies/interests.

The client also wishes to develop his confidence and independence in the hearing world, and develop skills such as money management.

About our client:

Our client a 22-year-old male, and is a Deaf BSL British Sign Language user. He loves football, and so someone with an interest in football would be a bonus!

Successful Candidates will:

• Have access to full online yearly Training
• Will be subject to Full Enhanced DBS
• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Gain Experience working with an MDT
• Liability Insurance
• Food/Drink shift Allowance
• Partial Mileage and Travel time covered
• Flexible working to meet your own requirements

Successful candidate attributes:

Abilities, Skills & Behaviours

• A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others, with the ability to promote well-being through positive attitude and work practices
• The ability to work on your own initiative, and be a well-integrated team member
• Willingness to participate in continuing professional development
• Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs
• Excellent punctuality, reliability, and a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives
• Caring, friendly, and empathetic approach to clients, with the ability to build professional relationships
• Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
• Have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook & Excel)

• Have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role, or similar, in the past three years
• Must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own car
• Willing to become self-employed

We offer flexible work patterns - full time, part time, ad-hoc and a variety of shifts with our clients to suit any life style!