Support worker - Deaf Community

Cygnet Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Flexible working

Overtime opportunities

Regular coaching & appraisal

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Group is recruiting a confident Care & Support Worker to support deaf service users at Vincent Court in Blackburn. The role requires native British Sign Language usage or Signature Level 2, and involves a 42-hour week across 3/4 shifts.

You will help deaf service users access recovery opportunities within a supportive MDT. You may be deaf yourself and should have experience with deaf communities, sign in BSL, and be a strong team player focused on recovery and wellbeing for mental

Qualifications

• You may be d/Deaf yourself.
• Experience working or living with Deaf people.
• You can sign in BSL and have Level 2 accreditation or willing to gain it.
• Strong worker and team player with an interest in supporting deaf people.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all in our care.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn about individuals' needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard and maintain a safe, clean environment for all.
• Contribute to the MDT and collaborative care in Blackburn.

Skills

BSL signing

Deaf awareness

Team player

Empathy

Mental health support

Education

Signature BSL Level 2

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

This role requires native British Sign Language usage or a minimum Signature Level 2 as it is a deaf service.

We have fantastic new opportunities to join us and support our d/Deaf service users in Blackburn.

We are looking for confident Care & Support Workers with the passion to both deliver outstanding care, alongside play a role in empowering d/Deaf service users to access the same recovery opportunities as their hearing peers.

Note: We are also able to offer BSL Signature Level 2 training within our nearby Bury Dunes Hospital for candidates who are passionate about building a career within our d/Deaf services.

You will be working Full time (42 hours per week) across a mixed shift pattern of 3/4 12 hour shifts per week with a focus on supporting our d/Deaf (profound, severe, partial or hard of hearing) service users with mental health needs, inside our new Deaf community step down setting in Blackburn.

About the service:

Vincent Court is a five-bed community rehabilitation (level 1) service for deaf men who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway at Cygnet Bury Dunes (Bridgehampton Ward).

We also accept referrals from other high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) services, other Low Secure services as well as directly from the community.

We offer a safe, comfortable and homely setting that enables individuals to focus on their continued recovery and transition back into a successful and more independent lifestyle - with the advantage of continuing to access the same multi-disciplinary team (MDT) at Cygnet Bury Dunes (Bridgehampton Ward).

About you:

• You may be d/Deaf yourself.
• Have experience working or living with Deaf people before.
• You can sign in BSL
• Qualified in Signature BSL to a minimum of Level 2 or willing to gain this accreditation through us.
• As a person you are a strong worker and team player.
• Are looking to help support d/Deaf people.
• Have an interest in helping d/Deaf people with mental health problems.

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Salary: £14.13 per hour
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it's saving you money on the highstreet, with healthcare, holidays & leisure - or securing your future with professional development and a pension - we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.