Support worker position with British Sign Language level two requirement. Job reference – DH13169

Dundee Carers Centre; Perth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dundee Carers Centre is seeking a compassionate support worker to assist a deaf gentleman who communicates using British Sign Language at level 2 or higher. The role is based in Dundee and involves 4 hours 20 minutes weekly across Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with some flexibility.

You will help with travelling to medical appointments, arranging interpreters, shopping, and community activities. Personal care is not routine, but you may be in the home during showers for safety; you must be

Qualifications

• British Sign Language level 2 minimum required.

Responsibilities

• Support with travelling to medical appointments and ensure interpreter is arranged.
• Assist with booking medical appointments and attending appointments.
• Help with shopping and reading product labels.
• Support to go out into the community, including bus travel.
• Be present at home during showers if seizure safety is needed.

Skills

BSL level 2

Job description

Support worker position with British Sign Language level two requirement. Job reference – DH13169

4 hours 20 minutes over a Tuesday, Wednesday and a Friday, with a level of flexibility.

Based in Dundee.

Hourly rate - £17 per hour

I am supporting a gentleman who is looking for a support worker with a British sign language level two minimum. The gentleman is deaf and communicates solely with British Sign language and no speech. He lives independently, has epilepsy and can often have seizures. We are looking for someone to support him to go out in the community, go shopping and be able to enjoy his hobbies such as bowling and going into town. He is completely mobile and has good mobility. He is a nice, friendly person who is looking for support to enjoy his life. He enjoys using the computer, playing online games, outdoor bowling, getting outdoors on a nice day, possibly attending the gym and he enjoys looking at holidays.

He is a loving cat owner, so it is important the candidate is happy to work in a home with a cat.

Main duties will include:

• Supporting with travelling to medical appointments and making sure the interpreter is there. There is no requirement with this role to be the interpreter at medical appointments, but to assist travelling to and from them, and making sure the arranged interpreter is there before the appointment starts.


• Support with booking medical appointments.


• Supporting with going shopping and reading labels.


• Supporting to go out into the community including bus travel.


• Although personal care is not a requirement with this role, the candidate is required to be in the home while he is showering in case a seizure should happen.