Support Worker - Community Deaf Services

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’ll work 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 either native BSL usage or a minimum Signature Level 2 as it is a deaf service.

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)

Note: This service will open 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.
• 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? We’ll offer you…

• 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 it’s 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 also accept Video applications for this role; If you would like to submit a video application please email: [email protected]