Support worker - Deaf Community

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

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.

Note: We are also able to offer BSL Signature Level 2 training within our nearby Bury Dunes Hospital for candidates who are passionate about building a career within our d/Deaf services.

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). 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.

Your day-to-day

• 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

• Salary: £13.85 per hour

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

• Regular coaching & appraisal

• Expert supervision & peer support

• 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

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

We accept Video applications for this role; If you would like to submit a video application please email: LouisBrown@Cygnethealth.co.uk

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Blackburn

BB2 4LD

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)