Care Assistant

Cambian Group; Thorne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Thorne is seeking an enthusiastic Health Support Worker to assist young adults with profound deafness in a residential setting. The role includes providing care, facilitating social activities, and liaising with families. Candidates should be willing to learn British Sign Language (BSL) and undergo DBS checks. This is a full-time position with a structured shift pattern. Join a dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL).
• DBS and reference checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to each resident.
• Facilitate social activities and maintain the home.
• Liaise with parents and professionals.

Job description

Health Support Worker - Deaf Services

Full‑time shift pattern: A shift starts at 10:00 am and runs until 11:00 pm, after which a sleep‑in rate is paid until 7:00 am. The shift then continues from 7:00 am to 10:30 am.

Are you a support worker looking for a new challenge? Can you communicate using British Sign Language (BSL)? If not, do you have a willingness to learn? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Residential Support Worker to join our fantastic team within one of our residential homes based in Halifax / Doncaster. We provide residential care for young adults aged 16+ who are either profoundly deaf, have significant hearing loss and/or complex needs. Residents who are deaf or hard of hearing often cope with communication difficulties in everyday life situations. Where there is deafness, challenges exist for both the resident and the support worker. You will overcome this with training, support and supervision that The Cambian Group will provide.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to each resident, including travel with the residents using the company car.
• Care planning, meal planning, organising and facilitating social activities, and maintaining the home.
• Liase with parents and professionals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Understand, or willingness to learn, BSL (British Sign Language).
• DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice.
• Under‑going recruitment process may be extended due to these checks.

We are the Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everyone has a personal best – those we care for and those who care for them.

The Cambian Group is an equal opportunities employer.