Community Intervenor for Deafblind Support (Part-Time)

Sense; Exeter; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Pension

Life cover

Discounts

Cycle to work

Travel season ticket loans

DBS check

Training access

Wellbeing app

Job summary

Sense is seeking an Intervenor in Exeter who will provide one-to-one support to adults who are congenitally deafblind, deaf or blind, promoting independence and facilitating communication with the world around them.

You’ll mainly work in the community, clients’ homes, a community centre, or vocational settings; a UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance are essential, with mileage reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to promote independence and support people to access communities.
• Comfortable with lone working and taking initiative within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support tailored to each person's needs.
• Help people access communities and participate in activities.
• Encourage independence and help develop social networks.
• Advocate for individuals and contribute to person-centred plans.

Skills

Communication

Independent living support

Lone working

Teamwork

Sign language

Job description

Sense is seeking an Intervenor in Exeter who will provide one-to-one support to adults who are congenitally deafblind, deaf or blind, promoting independence and facilitating communication with the world around them.

You’ll mainly work in the community, clients’ homes, a community centre, or vocational settings; a UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance are essential, with mileage reimbursed.