Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Hydref 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £12.72 i £15.01 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Depending on qualifications |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4ND |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Brook Street |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | BBBH407904_1759498219 |
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- Spital Tongues, Newcastle
- £12.72 per hour, rising to £15.01 after BSL qualification
- Full-time (37 hrs) or part-time (21+ hrs) | Permanent
We're looking for compassionate and committed BSL Support Workers to join a person-centred team supporting two 23-year-old men with profound deafness, non-verbal communication, and learning disabilities. They are moving into a supported living service this summer after finishing college.
As a BSL Support Worker, you'll empower them to live fulfilling, independent lives through daily support, communication assistance, and community activities.
What You'll Do:
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Provide 1:1 or 2:1 care in a supported living environment
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Use BSL, VOCA devices, symbol boards & visual tools
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Support with personal care, medication & health appointments
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Encourage life skills: cooking, cleaning, managing routines
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Facilitate outings like swimming, gaming, deaf club & more
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Help build confidence, independence & community inclusion
About You:
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Experience with learning disabilities and/or communication needs
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BSL skills preferred (training provided)
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Patient, reliable, and empathetic
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Comfortable using assistive communication tools
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Able to work shifts, including two weekends/month
What We Offer:
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Pay rise to £15.01 after BSL training
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Set rotas 2-3 months ahead
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20 days leave + bank holidays (pro-rated)
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Pension matched up to 5%
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Ongoing training incl. BSL
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EAP, Cycle to Work & staff discounts
Become a BSL Support Worker and make a real difference in someone's life - and your own.
Apply now to join our team as a BSL Support Worker.
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