Support Worker - British Sign Language (BSL) Required

Nani Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Nani Recruitment Ltd is recruiting experienced Support Workers with British Sign Language (BSL) skills for care and support services, Central London. The role requires prior experience in care, BSL Level 2 or higher, and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain it.

Applicants must have good English, be reliable and professional, and have the right to work in the UK. Duties include daily living support, communication in BSL and safeguarding adherence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Worker
• BSL Level 2+
• Confident communicating with service users using sign language
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to complete the required DBS process
• Right to work in the UK
• Up-to-date mandatory care training
• Ability to provide suitable employment references
• Good written and spoken English
• Reliable and professional

Responsibilities

• Supporting service users with daily living activities
• Communicating effectively using BSL
• Supporting personal care where required
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice
• Completing care notes and handovers
• Following safeguarding and health & safety procedures
• Supporting service users in the community

Skills

BSL Level 2+

Sign language communication

Reliability

Written English

Education

Care Certificate

NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Nani Recruitment Ltd is recruiting experienced Support Workers with British Sign Language (BSL) skills for care and support services, Central London.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Worker


• British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 or above


• Confident communicating with service users using sign language


• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to complete the required DBS process


• Right to work in the UK


• Up-to-date mandatory care training
  
• Ability to provide suitable employment references


• Good written and spoken English


• Reliable and professional

Desirable

• Care Certificate


• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care


• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs or hearing impairments


• Experience using Makaton or other communication methods

Main Duties

• Supporting service users with daily living activities


• Communicating effectively using BSL


• Supporting personal care where required


• Promoting independence, dignity and choice


• Completing care notes and handovers


• Following safeguarding and health & safety procedures


• Supporting service users in the community

Important: Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their BSL/sign language qualification before being submitted for this role.