Deaf Services Social Care Assistant (BSL)

Sight for Surrey; Ashtead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sight for Surrey is seeking a Social Care Assistant for Deaf Services in Ashtead. The role involves providing broad practical and emotional support to people who are Deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind, and their families.

You will work across homes and the community with a team dedicated to accessible, person-centred care. With duties including wellbeing checks, reviews, and support plan delivery, you will respond to queries via in-person contact, SMS, email, video, or Facetime, emphasising

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting Deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind individuals preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to people and families.
• Assist with wellbeing checks, strength-based reviews, and person-led assessments.
• Support plans in home and community settings.
• Deliver a responsive adult services duty service within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Respond to queries in person, SMS, email, video, or Facetime; ensure interactions are welcoming and accessible.

Job description

Sight for Surrey is seeking a Social Care Assistant for Deaf Services in Ashtead. The role involves providing broad practical and emotional support to people who are Deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind, and their families.

You will work across homes and the community with a team dedicated to accessible, person-centred care. With duties including wellbeing checks, reviews, and support plan delivery, you will respond to queries via in-person contact, SMS, email, video, or Facetime, emphasising