Specialist Deaf Complex Needs Worker

Job Vacancy: Specialist DCN (Deaf Complex Needs) Worker

Full-Time Post (Ref no. DCN042025)

We are continuing to develop and grow our services and are seeking committed and flexible individuals to join our Support Service.

Salary:              £24,627 per year

Hours:               37 hours per week (full-time), includes some evenings and weekends.

Office base:      Sandwell Deaf Community Association, West Bromwich, West Midlands.

The focus of this post is:

To deliver person-centred support, ranging from emotional to practical, meeting the needs and communication requirements of individuals, to ensure opportunities are not limited and individuals are at the centre of their support. We support and empower people to maximise their independence, acquire new skills and fulfil their potential. We work throughout Sandwell and the Black Country.

Experience:

Experience and understanding of Deaf people who have additional and complex needs is required.

Requirements:

Driving Licence/own vehicle.

Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language or equivalent native user BSL skills

Willingness to undertake study to further BSL language skills and any other post specific training.

Desirable:

Certificate in Social Care

NVQ in Health & Social Care Level 2

What does the role involve?

Provide support to service users within their home and the wider community whilst accessing a range of services.

This post is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Employment will be subject to references and a DBS clearance.

Why work for SDCA?

At SDCA we support and encourage the development of our staff, we offer many opportunities for advancement and job satisfaction.  Over the past 21 years SDCA has continued to grow in size and continues to respond to the needs of our local Deaf community by delivering high quality services.

Benefits:

28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional leave after 5 years’ service

Workplace pension

Health plan

Supervision and training

Paid time to attend medical appointments

Apple equipment

To request an application pack or to discuss the position further, please contact Human Resources.  We will accept a CV.

Email:  [email protected]

Mobile/SMS/Video: 07885 913225

Closing date for applications is: Friday 9th May 2025 at 5pm

Registered Charity No.1124084

www.sdca.co.uk