Deaf Services Support Worker (BSL) – Part-Time

Royal Association for Deaf People; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Generous pension

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Royal Association for Deaf People is seeking Services Support Workers in Kent (Canterbury) for permanent part-time roles (16 or 22.5 hours/week) or casual sessional hours. Salary £26,227.50 (full-time equivalent). Sessional rate £13.45/hour.

We support deaf and deafblind individuals, often in their first language (BSL), through Independent Living services. Applicants should understand deaf culture, have BSL Level 1 (Level 2 desirable), and be able to work both independently and as part of a

Qualifications

• Must have an understanding of deaf culture.
• British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 is essential; Level 2 is desirable. Training offered as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support to deaf people in their first language, typically BSL.
• Deliver person-centred support to help deaf and deafblind people live independently.

Skills

BSL Level 1

Car owner/driver

Deaf culture awareness

Job description

Royal Association for Deaf People is seeking Services Support Workers in Kent (Canterbury) for permanent part-time roles (16 or 22.5 hours/week) or casual sessional hours. Salary £26,227.50 (full-time equivalent). Sessional rate £13.45/hour.

We support deaf and deafblind individuals, often in their first language (BSL), through Independent Living services. Applicants should understand deaf culture, have BSL Level 1 (Level 2 desirable), and be able to work both independently and as part of a