Hearing Support Specialist: Empower Children to Thrive

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Excellent Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Barnsley Hearing Support Service within Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Specialist Support Worker to support children and young people with hearing needs. You will work with advisory teachers to deliver person-centred interventions that build independence and enable access to learning, social activities and daily living skills.

The role involves community travel to schools and settings, and requires excellent communication and collaboration with families and education teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with children, families and education settings.
• Experience or willingness to work with children who have hearing loss.
• BSL qualification or willingness to train is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver interventions to develop independence in children and young people (0–25).
• Work with advisory teachers in the Hearing Support Service to meet needs of learners.
• Travel to schools, settings and homes in the community to provide support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Experience with hearing loss support

Education

BSL qualification or willingness to train

Job description

Barnsley Hearing Support Service within Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Specialist Support Worker to support children and young people with hearing needs. You will work with advisory teachers to deliver person-centred interventions that build independence and enable access to learning, social activities and daily living skills.

The role involves community travel to schools and settings, and requires excellent communication and collaboration with families and education teams.