BSL Support Worker

Registered As The Royal School For The Blind, Seeability; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability charity in Southampton seeks a Support Worker to empower individuals with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include supporting communication through BSL and planning activities. The role offers comprehensive training, career progression, and financial benefits. Join a dedicated team aiming to enhance the independence and well-being of those they support.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Career Progression

Recognition & Rewards

Work-Life Balance

Financial Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Refer a Friend Program

Responsibilities

• Support a gentleman with a learning disability using BSL.
• Plan and conduct person-centred activities.
• Maintain accurate support notes and contribute to support plans.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

BSL (British Sign Language) communication skills

Previous experience in a care/support setting

A valid manual UK driving licence

The legal right to live and work in the UK

Job description

Overview

Supporting daily routines - from morning support to bedtime. Planning fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing. Contributing to tailored support plans. Building therapeutic relationships that truly make a difference. Keeping accurate support notes - every detail matters.

Who You\'ll Be Supporting

You will be supporting a gentleman with learning disability who communicates using British Sign Language (BSL).

He loves engaging with the local community by visiting churches and discovering old buildings. As a support worker your contribution will be invaluable. You\'ll work as a team to ensure outstanding support in line with our vision and best centred care. Helping this gentleman to live as independently as possible. This is more than a job - it\'s a chance to empower someone to live life boldly and independently, as part of a close-knit team.

What You\'ll Need

• Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)
• BSL (British Sign Language) communication skills
• Previous experience in a care/support setting
• A valid manual UK driving licence
• The legal right to live and work in the UK

Our Benefits

Why work for us?

At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being as much as the support you provide. We can offer you:

• Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
• Career Progression: Opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
• Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition.
• Work-Life Balance: Up to 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits: Access to WageStream app to advance wages before payday, competitive interest rate, and support for financial knowledge and wellbeing. Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more.
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
• Refer a Friend: £600 for referrals (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers).

About Us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support since 1799.

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. We provide specialist eye-care services and assist people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding, and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that prospective employees will be subject to the following:

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
• References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment in health or social care, or with children or vulnerable adults. Checks will be carried out and completed prior to offering a start date at SeeAbility\'s expense.

Diversity

SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone\'s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinions valued. We offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.

In exceptional circumstances, the exemption from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.