Job Description
Job Title: Support Worker - Complex Communication Needs\n Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne\n Salary: £14.54-£15.01 per hour\n Contract Type: Permanent\n\nHours:\n * Full-time: 37 hours/week (3 x 12-hour shifts)\n * Part-time: Minimum 21 hours/week\n * Shift pattern includes two weekends per month (rota set 2-3 months in advance)\n\nAre you an experienced support worker with British Sign Language (BSL) skills? Would you like to make a real difference in the lives of two young men with profound deafness and complex communication needs?\n\nWe are looking for dedicated, person-centred Support Workers to provide meaningful, empowering support to two 23-year-olds transitioning into independent living. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new service and build strong, respectful relationships that centre around communication and connection.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n * Provide 1:1 and 2:1 care in a supported living setting\n * Communicate using British Sign Language (BSL) - BSL proficiency is essential for this role\n * Support daily living skills: cooking, cleaning, personal care, and routines\n * Facilitate access to health appointments and administer medication\n * Promote social inclusion through activities like swimming, gaming, deaf clubs, and conventions\n * Use visual communication tools (VOCA, symbol boards, etc.)\n * Accurately maintain care records and contribute to care planning\n\nEssential Criteria:\n * BSL Qualification - this is a core requirement due to the communication needs of the individuals\n * Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities or communication difficulties\n * Empathy, patience, and the ability to build trust\n * Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends and a variable shift pattern\n\nWhat We Offer:\n * Competitive pay rates\n * 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)\n * Matched pension contributions (up to 5%)\n * Comprehensive induction and specialist training (including advanced BSL if needed)\n * Wellbeing services: occupational health, counselling, and physiotherapy\n * Discounts through our staff rewards scheme\n * Cycle to Work Scheme\n\nReady to help build a life of independence, dignity, and inclusion?
Apply today and bring your BSL skills to a team that truly values them.\n\n#VT