Deaf Support Worker - Mental Health Care (BSL)

Cygnet; Bury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Flexible overtime

Coaching & appraisal

DBS check

Job summary

Cygnet Bury Dunes is seeking confident deaf support workers to care for adults on high-priority wards. You will work 37.5 hours weekly, with 12-hour shifts across days, nights and weekends.

The role requires native British Sign Language or Signature Level 2, and includes a 3-week induction and inpatient care across male/female service users with LD, autism and mental health needs. We offer apprenticeship opportunities, flexible overtime, coaching, supervision, and employee discounts, with a

Qualifications

• Native British Sign Language usage or Signature Level 2 is required for this deaf service.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to support service users with learning disability, autism and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced, flexible learning-based care for service users, patients and residents.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn individuals’ needs and respond in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard service users and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Engage in safe, respectful interaction and daily activities on wards.

Skills

British Sign Language

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Patient care

Job description

Cygnet Bury Dunes is seeking confident deaf support workers to care for adults on high-priority wards. You will work 37.5 hours weekly, with 12-hour shifts across days, nights and weekends.

The role requires native British Sign Language or Signature Level 2, and includes a 3-week induction and inpatient care across male/female service users with LD, autism and mental health needs. We offer apprenticeship opportunities, flexible overtime, coaching, supervision, and employee discounts, with a