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NFP People Limited
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Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands
Support Worker
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Salary: £8.89 per hour |
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Overview
Support Worker Do you have British Sign Language skills? Our client is looking for a Support Worker to provide health and social care support to Deaf individuals. Position: Support Worker – Maternity Cover Location: Erdington, Birmingham Salary: £8.89 an hour plus sleep in allowance Hours: Full –time, hours are subject to a rota (40 hours, Monday- Sunday). You will be expected to work some evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays Additional Benefits : 25 days holiday per annum, pro rata, pension and sick pay Closing date for applications is 5pm 3rd April 2020. Interview will take place on Thursday 9th April 2020 About the Role: As a Support Worker with our client you will be providing high quality health and social care support to Deaf individuals, some of whom have mental health conditions. You will be expected to provide support in both the community and in a residential Care home. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity, where every day is different In this role you will gain recognised qualifications, all staff must, in their period of probation, complete the Care Certificate. As a Support Worker you will be working with adults at risk, the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS Check at an enhanced level & Independent Safeguarding Adults clearance. About You: In order to be successful in the role of Support Worker you will need to bring with you the following skills and experience: Level 2 or above, British Sign Language and knowledge of Deaf Culture A belief in, and positive attitude to the principles of community care A commitment to equal opportunities and the empowerment of clients The ability to work independently as well as part of a team A person centred approach and values Although not essential, the following skills would also be highly beneficial for this role: Previous experience of working in Health and Social Care Knowledge of the Deaf community and mental health conditions Our client is a Disability Confident employer and Applications from deaf people are strongly encouraged Other roles you may have experience of could include: Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker, Domiciliary Care, Mental Health Support Worker, BSL, British Sign Language, Deaf Support Worker, etc.