Services Support Worker – Surrey - Permanent

Royal Association for Deaf People; Woking; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Generous pension

30 days annual leave (FTE)

Job summary

Royal Association for Deaf People in Surrey is seeking a Services Support Worker to join the Independent Living team on a permanent, part-time basis (16 hours per week). The role offers a salary aligned with the full-time equivalent of £26,227.50 and focuses on delivering person-centred support to deaf people in their first language, primarily British Sign Language (BSL).

The charity emphasises independence, training, wellbeing, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Understanding of deaf culture.
• BSL Level 1 is essential; Level 2 desirable and training provided as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

BSL Level 1

BSL Level 2 desirable

Job description

Services Support Worker – Surrey - Permanent

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to people’s lives?

Support Workers in Surrey area needed to join our Independent Living team.

Permanent part-time (16 hours per week). Salary – £26,227.50 (full-time equivalent)

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. 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

We 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.

• - Must have an understanding of deaf culture.
• - British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 is essential for this role, Level 2 is desirable. Where required we will offer this training as part of the role.