BSL Independent Living Support Worker – London (Part-Time)

Royal Association for Deaf People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Life assurance

Generous pension

30 days annual leave (FTE)

Training and development

Job summary

Royal Association for Deaf People is seeking Support Workers in London to join the Independent Living team. The role offers permanent part-time hours (30 per week) with a salary of £28,860.00 (full-time equivalent) and the option of casual sessional work at £14.80 per hour.

Applicants should be car owners/drivers and have British Sign Language Level 1 (Level 2 desirable). The organisation emphasises person-centred support to help deaf and deafblind people live independently.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 1 is essential.
• Drivers/ownership of a car preferred to access sessions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with Deaf clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support to Deaf people in their own language.
• Deliver person-centred support to help clients live independently.
• Work as part of the Independent Living team to enable skills for daily living.

Skills

BSL communication

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Job description

Royal Association for Deaf People is seeking Support Workers in London to join the Independent Living team. The role offers permanent part-time hours (30 per week) with a salary of £28,860.00 (full-time equivalent) and the option of casual sessional work at £14.80 per hour.

Applicants should be car owners/drivers and have British Sign Language Level 1 (Level 2 desirable). The organisation emphasises person-centred support to help deaf and deafblind people live independently.