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Job Title: Bank Specialist Support Worker

Location: Longley Road, London

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Hours: Nil Hours

Closing date: 28 April 2024

Interview date: 30 April 2024

About the role

Do you have the ability to communicate in British Sign Language?

Do you have knowledge of the deaf community and mental health issues?

Do you have experience of on going client assessment and working in residential Care?

Ideally have a Qualification in Health and Social Care or the care certificate?

Here at SignHealth we are currently recruiting for people to join our Bank team (Nil hours) in taking on the exciting challenge of providing high quality health and social care support to Deaf individuals, many of whom who have mental health conditions.

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, compassionate and hardworking individual who is able to support individuals who are living in our community and in a residential care home.

As a Support Worker you will undertake a range of tasks which include working closely with the service manager and clients building relationships, following support plans, completing and monitoring care plans, support clients develop themselves, their skills and their relationships.

 Due to the nature of this position you will need to have a minimum of level 2 British Sign Language, or be a native / fluent BSL user, understand the importance of sensitive data and storing data in line with GDPR regulations, care regulations and the CQC.

For more information, watch or download the job description below:

Why SignHealth?

SignHealth are a passionate and unique Deaf led charity, committed to creating a future where there are no barriers to good health and wellbeing for Deaf people.

We will work alongside you during your career with SignHealth to maximise your full potential with training and development to help you become the best you!

Working with your line manager you will receive an in-depth induction to give you great insight into our charity and what we do.

You will find out the role you will play in helping SignHealth deliver its mission.

Join our learning pathway with BSL, we offer paid training and development to further your BSL knowledge.

Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do! It’s not just about our clients, it’s about you too.

Being a SignHealth employee you will also receive:

  • Flexibility of working
  • Competitive rate of pay
  • Free of Charge DBS Certificate
  • PAID Care Certificate
  • A generous defined contribution pension scheme, we pay 6% after successfully passing probation
  • Eye Care Vouchers

How to apply

If this sounds like a position you would be interested in, please apply today!

Or you can email lloubser@signhealth.org.uk with your CV and supporting statement.

We positively encourage applications from deaf people, disabled people, people of colour and people from the LGBT+ community. We will support all applicants along the journey of our recruitment process.

Offers of work are subject to: Enhanced DBS checks, Right to Work checks, satisfactory references and Medical Health clearance.

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