Communication Support Worker (British Sign Language) - MID06826

Midlothian Council; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is hiring a Communication Support Worker to enhance educational experiences for deaf young people at Cuiken Primary School. Applicants must possess a BSL Level 3 qualification and experience working with deaf individuals. This permanent position requires a passion for supporting children's learning and communication needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid BSL Level 3 certificate.
• Experience in educational settings preferred with children.
• Requires PVG Scheme membership for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support deaf young people in communication.
• Facilitate interpretation from spoken English to BSL.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Experience working with deaf young people

Sign Language Interpretation

Education

Signature/SQA Stage 3 Certificate in British Sign Language

3 Standard Grades including English

Job description

Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE

Jobholders must hold a Signature/SQA Stage 3 Certificate in British Sign Language and be working towards Level 6, as well as 3 Standard Grades, including English, or an equivalent qualification, or suitable relevant experience of working with deaf people. Jobholders must also have experience working with deaf young people and their teachers in an educational setting, and working with people requiring interpretation from spoken English to BSL.

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 12th June

INTERVIEW DATE: Week beginning 16th June

Job Details

Position Title: Communication Support Worker

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships

Location: Cuiken Primary School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week

Working Pattern: Mon - Thurs 08:30-15:45, Fri - 08:30-12:45

Weeks per year: 39

Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 30 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £20,437.83 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will need to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to employment with Midlothian Council, at your cost. For more information, visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying or accessing documents, or if you require reasonable adjustments due to disability, please call 0131 271 3063 and speak to a member of the Recruitment Team, referencing the post number.

Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation to improve service delivery. Existing employees may be considered for suitable alternative employment, and internal candidates may be interviewed before external applicants, possibly causing delays in application outcomes.

If you are a trainee in a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or are a care-experienced young person previously looked after, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria.