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Sea support services ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SEA Support Services in Preston is seeking a caring, patient and reliable Male Support Worker to support a 5-year-old Deaf boy living in the Preston area. The role involves assisting with daily routines, communication using BSL and gestures, and enabling access to community activities.

You will work full-time in a field-based setting, with focus on de-escalation, safety, PBS plan, and supporting learning and independence.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and reliable Male Support Worker.
• Experience with Deaf children and BSL communication is essential.
• Ability to follow PBS plan and de-escalation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Supporting communication using BSL, signs and gestures.
• Facilitating community access and activities.
• Supporting social activities and play.
• Assisting daily routines.
• Helping with household tasks.
• Engaging in sensory activities.
• Assisting travel and getting out into the community.
• Encouraging learning and independence.
• Supporting participation in activities he enjoys.

Skills

BSL communication

Safety awareness

De-escalation techniques

Job description

SEA Support Services is looking for a caring, patient and reliable Male Support Worker to support a 5-year-old Deaf boy living in the Preston area.

He is inquisitive, friendly and enjoys exploring and learning. He enjoys activities such as nature, books and spending time out and about.

He communicates using BSL, home signs and gestures, so a Support Worker who can communicate clearly and confidently with him is essential.

Job Details

Company: Sea support services ltd

Salary: £13.45 to £15.65 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Preston

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 7 Sept 2026

Closing date: 7 Oct 2026

What you will be supporting with

• Supporting communication using BSL, signs and gestures
• Community access and activities
• Social activities and play
• Supporting his daily routines
• Household tasks
• Sensory activities
• Travel and getting out into the community
• Encouraging learning and independence
• Supporting him to take part in activities he enjoys

About the person

He has autism and mental health needs and benefits from a calm, structured and positive approach.

When he is happy, he may show this through smiling and thumbs up. When he is unhappy or overwhelmed, he may become more unsettled.

Support should focus on de-escalation and distraction, following the strategies outlined in his PBS plan.

Safety awareness is particularly important, including self-safety and awareness around colleagues and the surrounding environment.

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