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British Sign Language Communication Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12 to £15 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 November 2024 |
| Location: | Berkshire, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | CommuniKate Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BSL CSA |
Summary
CommuniKate Limited are looking for a professional British Sign Language Communication Support Assistant to join our team.
The successful candidate will be assigned daily bookings working alongside multiple Deaf clients in various settings.
We are seeking somebody who is autonomous, professional, ambitious, and willing.
The Role of a BSL CSA:
1. To enable equality of access to information and education, to meet the needs of learners.
2. To empower the learner by the CSA’s use of a range of appropriate strategies of support, encouraging the development of the individual learner within educational, social, linguistic and cultural contexts.
3. To consider the needs of the learner within the context of their peer group, and to provide appropriate communication strategies, from a range of skills, helping to facilitate successful integration of the group.
4. To provide access to a range of learning materials using appropriate communication methods to match the needs of the individual learner.
5. To respond to all communication requirements that may arise in the learning environment and with Assistive Technologies, and to implement, review and adapt strategies as necessary.
6. To enable and empower learners to discuss their own learning requirements with teaching staff and other professionals.
7. To provide Deaf Awareness training, advice and guidance for teaching staff and/or peer group and to involve the learners whenever possible. Provide training to front of house staff also.
Applicants must have the following:
Minimum BSL Level 3 Certification (or currently studying such) Essential
Experience as working as a CSW (Communication Support Worker) Preferred
Clean Driving License & Business Insurance Cover Essential
Own car complete with MOT, service, and break-down cover
An up-to-date DBS no older than 3 years Preferred
You need to reside in Berkshire / Buckinghamshire area Essential
A willingness to excel in this chosen field and to consistently maintain professionalism.
References
£12.00 to £15.00 per hour (experience depending)
Mileage paid for
Private Health Care upon probation completion
Training such as future BSL and DeafBlind course paid for! (upon completion of probation)
Fantastic team and company annual events
The successful candidate will be assigned daily bookings working alongside multiple Deaf clients in various settings.
We are seeking somebody who is autonomous, professional, ambitious, and willing.
The Role of a BSL CSA:
1. To enable equality of access to information and education, to meet the needs of learners.
2. To empower the learner by the CSA’s use of a range of appropriate strategies of support, encouraging the development of the individual learner within educational, social, linguistic and cultural contexts.
3. To consider the needs of the learner within the context of their peer group, and to provide appropriate communication strategies, from a range of skills, helping to facilitate successful integration of the group.
4. To provide access to a range of learning materials using appropriate communication methods to match the needs of the individual learner.
5. To respond to all communication requirements that may arise in the learning environment and with Assistive Technologies, and to implement, review and adapt strategies as necessary.
6. To enable and empower learners to discuss their own learning requirements with teaching staff and other professionals.
7. To provide Deaf Awareness training, advice and guidance for teaching staff and/or peer group and to involve the learners whenever possible. Provide training to front of house staff also.
Applicants must have the following:
Minimum BSL Level 3 Certification (or currently studying such) Essential
Experience as working as a CSW (Communication Support Worker) Preferred
Clean Driving License & Business Insurance Cover Essential
Own car complete with MOT, service, and break-down cover
An up-to-date DBS no older than 3 years Preferred
You need to reside in Berkshire / Buckinghamshire area Essential
A willingness to excel in this chosen field and to consistently maintain professionalism.
References
£12.00 to £15.00 per hour (experience depending)
Mileage paid for
Private Health Care upon probation completion
Training such as future BSL and DeafBlind course paid for! (upon completion of probation)
Fantastic team and company annual events
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