Services Support Worker - London

Royal Association for Deaf People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization supporting the deaf community is looking for individuals to deliver one-to-one and group support to deaf and deafblind people, primarily using British Sign Language (BSL). The role is permanent part-time, requiring BSL Level 1, with flexible work hours. Additional benefits include life assurance, a generous pension, and 30 days annual leave. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude and a flexible approach in aiding individuals to develop independence.

Benefits

Life assurance

Generous pension

30 days annual leave

Qualifications

• British Sign Language Level 1 essential; Level 2 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and group support to deaf people in their first language.
• Provide person-centred support to help deaf and deafblind individuals develop independent living skills.

Skills

British Sign Language Level 1

Positive attitude

Flexible approach

Job description

If you would like to join TeamRAD - delivering invaluable one-to-one and group support to deaf people, in their first language, usually British Sign Language (BSL) or via specialist communication systems like Makaton, please get in touch! Our Independent Living team provides person-centred support so that deaf and deafblind people (including those who have additional support needs, e.g., a learning disability or mental health challenge) can develop the skills needed to live independently.

We are committed to ensuring that everyone can live a safe, fulfilled and happy life. If you have a positive attitude, a flexible approach and would like to join our team - get in touch!

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 is essential for this role, Level 2 is desirable. Where required we will offer this training, Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Permanent part-time (16 hours per week). Salary - £25,642.50 (full-time equivalent), We pay the Real Living Wage, provide excellent training and development, prioritise colleague wellbeing and are keen to attract people who can work independently, but who also enjoy being part of a team that can support each other to achieve great outcomes for the people who we support.

Permanent roles attract life assurance benefit, generous pension and 30 days annual leave (FTE).

The sessional opportunity is flexible work and colleagues can choose support sessions from those offered. Many sessional colleagues develop their skills and gain valuable experience before eventually becoming permanent (when vacancies arise). Sessional colleagues are not permanent employees. There is no guarantee of work and days/hours can vary depending on the needs of the charity.