Support worker - Deaf Community Services

NHS; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Blackburn is seeking a Support Worker for the d/Deaf community. This full-time position involves delivering care to individuals with mental health needs, requiring UK Sign Language proficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience with Deaf individuals and a passion for empowering service users. The role includes flexible working opportunities and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Apprenticeship opportunities

Flexible working

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experience working or living with Deaf people is essential.
• Native British Sign Language usage is required.

Responsibilities

• Support d/Deaf service users with mental health needs.
• Deliver care in a safe environment.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs.

Skills

British Sign Language

Experience with Deaf people

Team player

Education

Signature BSL Level 2

Job description

Support Worker - Deaf Community Services

We have a fantastic new opportunity 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.

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.

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

Main duties of the job

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)

Note: This service is due to open in within the next few months

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.

About us

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you:

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

Job responsibilities

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.

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.

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

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)

Note: This service is due to open in within the next few months

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.
• 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? Well offer you

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, 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 youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

We also accept Video applications for this role; If you would like to submit a video application please email:[e-mail]

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.