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Support Worker

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Posting date: 30 September 2025
Salary: £15,600 per year
Additional salary information: Company Pension
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 30 October 2025
Location: Merseyside, North West England
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Merseyside Society for Deaf People
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SW Oct 2025

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Summary

SUPPORT WORKER

MERSEYSIDE AREA

Hours: Part time, 25 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £15,600 per annum

Closing Date: 12pm, Friday 31st October 2025. All applicants must complete an application form which can be found on our website.

Are you passionate about making a difference? Merseyside Society for Deaf People is looking for a Support Worker to join our friendly team, where you will provide vital support to Deaf and Deaf-Blind adults living in Liverpool, Wirral and Sefton.


You will deliver a person-centred service that helps make everyday life easier for our clients, supporting them in their homes and communities. If you are dedicated, compassionate, and excited about this rewarding role, we'd love to receive an application from you!


Applicants must know British Sign Language and must be experienced in Deaf Blind communication to be able to undertake this role.


The successful candidate will be responsible to:

· Support clients to live independently in the community

· Support clients with their individual needs as per their support plans

· Support clients with shopping

· Assist clients with accessing services and activities

· Assist clients with translation of letters and telephone calls


Essential Criteria for this role:


· Experienced in Deafblind communication skills

· Ability to guide Deafblind clients

· Cheerful and patient attitude to work

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· British Sign Language skills

· Understanding of safeguarding

· Driver with access to a car, which is insured for business use


Desirable Criteria for this role:

· BSL Level 2 qualification


Being an MSDP employee you will receive:

· Training and development opportunities

· 27 Days of Annual Leave increasing to 32 days per year after 5 years’ service (pro-rata for part-time employees)

· DBS Certificate

· Sick Pay

· Medicash Employee Assistance Programme

· Pension Scheme

For further information on this role please contact: recruitment@msdp.org.uk The application pack can be found at https://www.msdp.org.uk/vacancies

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