Bsl Support Worker

Salary: £13.5 per hour

CareTech is a person-centred Care Company, which provides quality of care to children and adults. We enable children, young people and adults with complex needs to make their own life choices, and to develop confidence and independence to live, learn, thrive and engage, building a better future.

We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

Location – Hyde SK14 2PF

*£500 Welcome Bonus
*£1000 refer a friend scheme

The service user at this site is hearing impaired and so we need someone who is able to use British sign language fluently, in the form of either trained to BSL Level 2 (level 1 considered also) OR a native BSL user. Hearing impaired applicants/native BSL users will be interviewed with the support of a BSL interpreter.

Our service, supports people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions. We want people to live as independently as possible and to continue to offer that outstanding level of support we need people like you to join us and help to improve the lives of our service users. You will be responsible for enriching people’s lives, enjoy having a positive impact on their wellbeing and take pride in knowing you are a part of something bigger.

Key Skills

Experience in a Caring environment preferred, but not essential
Flexibility to work waking nights and/or days
British sign language user native or BSL trained to Level 2 (level 1 considered)
Ability to keep calm under pressure
Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
Passionate about making a difference to someone else’s life
Good written skills

Company Values

Friendly, passionate and caring nature
Positive, pleasant and approachable
Empowering others to develop and live fulfilling lives
Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

Rewards & Benefits

*£500 Welcome Bonus
*£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus
Up to 28 Days Holiday
Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
Dedicated learning & development programmes
We provide free training to achieve qualification in Social Care
Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career
Free DBS Check
Stakeholder Pension
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Employee Awards Evening
Employee Recognition Schemes
Career progression within the company
CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

*T&C’s paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probation period

Skills:

Hold a British Sign Language Qualification

Qualifications:

Level 1 British Sign Language Certificate

Keywords:

Care
Sign Language