BSL Support Worker
Spital Tongues, Newcastle
£12.72 per hour, rising to £15.01 after BSL qualification
Full-time (37 hrs) or part-time (21+ hrs) | PermanentWe'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:
Provide 1:1 or 2:1 care in a supported living environment
Use BSL, VOCA devices, symbol boards & visual tools
Support with personal care, medication & health appointments
Encourage life skills: cooking, cleaning, managing routines
Facilitate outings like swimming, gaming, deaf club & more
Help build confidence, independence & community inclusion
About You:
Experience with learning disabilities and/or communication needs
BSL skills preferred (training provided)
Patient, reliable, and empathetic
Comfortable using assistive communication tools
Able to work shifts, including two weekends/month
What We Offer:
Pay rise to £15.01 after BSL training
Set rotas 2-3 months ahead
20 days leave + bank holidays (pro-rated)
Pension matched up to 5%
Ongoing training incl. BSL
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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