Deaf Community Support Worker (BSL) – Independent Living

Royal Association for Deaf People; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Generous pension

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Royal Association for Deaf People in Essex is seeking a Services Support Worker for part-time roles or casual sessional work. The position supports deaf individuals in their daily living, often through BSL communication, and requires a driving role and access to a vehicle.

The organisation offers training, life assurance for permanent roles, a generous pension, and 30 days annual leave (FTE). Flexible hours in the casual sessional range are available, with permanent positions described as

Qualifications

• Must have an understanding of deaf culture.
• Be a car owner/driver.
• British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 is essential for this role, Level 2 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support to deaf people, in their first language (BSL or other systems).
• Support the Independent Living team to help deaf and deafblind people live independently.
• Participate in training and team discussions to achieve outcomes for people supported.

Skills

Driving

Deaf culture understanding

Education

BSL Level 1

BSL Level 2 desirable

Job description

Royal Association for Deaf People in Essex is seeking a Services Support Worker for part-time roles or casual sessional work. The position supports deaf individuals in their daily living, often through BSL communication, and requires a driving role and access to a vehicle.

The organisation offers training, life assurance for permanent roles, a generous pension, and 30 days annual leave (FTE). Flexible hours in the casual sessional range are available, with permanent positions described as