Male Support Worker

Merseyside Society for Deaf People; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional support service in Liverpool is looking for a male Support Worker to provide vital assistance to Deaf and Deaf-Blind adults. You will support clients in their homes and communities, promoting independence and ensuring their everyday needs are met. Ideal candidates will have British Sign Language skills and a compassionate nature. The role offers training opportunities and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

27 Days of Annual Leave, increasing to 32 after 5 years

DBS Certificate

Sick Pay

Medicash Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to undertake training in Deafblind communication skills.
• Driver with access to a car insured for business use.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to live independently in the community.
• Assist clients with shopping and accessing services.
• Help clients translate letters and telephone calls.

Skills

British Sign Language skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to guide Deafblind clients

Cheerful and patient attitude

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

BSL Level 2 qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference? Merseyside Society for Deaf People is looking for a male Support Worker to join our friendly team, where you will provide vital support to Deaf and Deaf-Blind adults living in Liverpool, Wirral and Sefton. You will deliver a person-centred service that helps make everyday life easier for our clients, supporting them in their homes and communities. If you are dedicated, compassionate, and excited about this rewarding role, we'd love to receive an application from you!

Applicants must know British Sign Language and must be willing to undertake training in Deaf Blind communication. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates; in particular, we encourage applications from male candidates with relevant experience or backgrounds to work with our Deaf Blind male clients.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to live independently in the community
• Support clients with their individual needs as per their support plans
• Support clients with shopping
• Assist clients with accessing services and activities
• Assist clients with translation of letters and telephone calls

Essential Criteria

• Experienced in, or willingness to undertake training in Deafblind communication skills
• Ability to guide Deafblind clients
• Cheerful and patient attitude to work
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• British Sign Language skills
• Understanding of safeguarding
• Driver with access to a car, which is insured for business use

Desirable Criteria

• BSL Level 2 qualification

Being an MSDP employee you will receive

• Training and development opportunities
• 27 Days of Annual Leave increasing to 32 days per year after 5 years’ service (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• DBS Certificate
• Sick Pay
• Medicash Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme

How to apply

For further information on this role please contact: [e-mail]

The application pack can be found at https://www.msdp.org.uk/vacancies/

Closing Date

Closing Date: 12pm, Friday 28 November 2025

Additional information

For further information about Merseyside Society for Deaf People check out our website: www.msdp.org.uk