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

Job summary

Sea Support Services Ltd is seeking a female BSL-speaking Support Worker to provide person-centred support to a Deaf client living in Wirral. The role involves assisting with daily tasks, attending appointments, and helping maintain independence using BSL, lip-reading and written communication.

The position is full-time, permanent and field-based in Wirral, with a salary of £13.45 to £15.65 per hour. Patience, clear communication and a friendly approach are essential for building a trusted

Qualifications

• BSL fluency and comfort communicating with a Deaf client.
• Patience and clear communication are essential.
• Friendly, patient approach with the ability to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Personal care support.
• Meal preparation and support.
• Shopping and community activities.
• Attending appointments with the client.
• Hospital visits as needed.
• Household tasks and daily routines.
• Support with social activities and one-to-one time.
• Travel and community access to enable independence.

Skills

BSL

Communication

Patience

Job description

Female BSL Support Worker – Deaf Client – Wirral

Company: Sea Support Services Ltd

Salary: £13.45 to £15.65 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Wirral

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 7 Sept 2026

Closing date: 7 Oct 2026

Summary

SEA Support Services is looking for a female BSL-speaking Support Worker to provide person-centred support to a friendly, bubbly and chatty 61‑year‑old Deaf lady living in the Wirral area.

AP enjoys shopping, seeing friends, watching the news, birds and history. She enjoys having one‑to‑one conversations and learning interesting facts, particularly about history and current events. She also enjoys drawing and learning from YouTube.

This role would suit someone who is patient, friendly, positive and enjoys building a genuine relationship with the person they support.

What you will be supporting with

• Personal care
• Meal preparation and support
• Shopping and community activities
• Attending appointments
• Hospital visits
• Household tasks
• Social activities and one‑to‑one time
• Supporting daily routines
• Travel and community access
• Encouraging independence and choice

AP manages her own medication independently and likes to manage her own bills and appointments.

About the person

AP is Deaf and communicates using BSL, lip‑reading and written communication. It is important that her Support Worker is confident using BSL and communicates clearly at her pace.

AP has arthritis and experiences soreness in her knees and feet. She may need extra time when standing, moving around and getting in and out of the shower.

Please do not rush AP. Patience and clear communication are very important.

When AP is happy, she enjoys joking and having a laugh. If something is upsetting her, she will communicate this. A calm approach, a smile and taking time to talk with her can help.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.