Independent Living Support Worker (BSL Qualified)

Pin Point Healthcare; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Training

Wellbeing

Blue Light Card

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Pin Point Healthcare in the United Kingdom is seeking an Independent Living Support Worker (BSL qualified) to assist two young adults with additional needs in their own home. You will provide person-centred care, promote independence and use BSL to support communication, daily living and community involvement.

The role includes working with autism and complex needs, following care plans and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 1 British Sign Language qualification (essential).
• Caring, patient and reliable attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of autism and complex needs is desirable.
• Flexibility to work day shifts and waking nights.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Use BSL to support effective communication.
• Encourage independence, choice and personal development.
• Support social activities and community involvement.
• Assist individuals with autism and complex needs.
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support strategies and individual care plans.
• Work alongside other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Caring

Flexibility

Autism awareness

Education

Level 1 British Sign Language qualification

Job description

Independent Living Support Worker – BSL Qualified

Location: Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £30,179 per annum (£15.69 per hour)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time and part-time available

About the Role

We are recruiting a compassionate and enthusiastic Independent Living Support Worker with a British Sign Language (BSL) qualification to support two young adults with additional needs in their own home.

You will provide person-centred care, promote independence and use your BSL skills to support communication, daily living and community involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Use BSL to support effective communication.
• Encourage independence, choice and personal development.
• Support social activities and community involvement.
• Assist individuals with autism and complex needs.
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support strategies and individual care plans.
• Work alongside other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 1 British Sign Language qualification (essential).
• Caring, patient and reliable attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of autism and complex needs is desirable.
• Flexibility to work day shifts and waking nights.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata).
• Pension scheme and loyalty awards.
• Full induction and ongoing specialist training.
• Employee wellbeing and counselling support.
• Blue Light Card and employee discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel.

Permanent position – full-time and part-time hours available, with day shifts and waking nights on a rota.

Important Information

• No visa sponsorship available.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references required.