Senior Support Staff for Deaf and Deafblind

******Our services have been rated “OUTSTANDING” by CQC******

SENIOR SUPPORT STAFF REQUIRED FOR DEAF AND DEAFBLIND

Salary Range: £25,750-26,750 Senior Support Worker (pro rata for part time staff)

Hours of work: Full time 37 hours per week. Part time will be considered. Flexible working hours to include evenings, weekend and public holidays according to the needs of the service.

Location: Manchester

SEA Recruitment Services is an expanding organisation that provides specialist services to Deaf and Deaf/blind people.

The role – Senior role

To be the keyworker for clients, overseeing that the support runs smoothly, liaising with the team, being involved in reviews and updating support plans and risk assessments.

Monitoring of services and ensuring CQC compliance is met to an excellent standard.

The ideal candidate will have:-

Proven experience as a support worker and ability to work as part of an established team.

NVQ Level 3 in Social Care (training can be provided)

Deaf aware and a good understanding of individual communication needs.

Demonstrate empathy and understanding of person centred support

Minimum Level 1 of British Sign Language 1 or above

We offer;

Flexible working to promote work/life balance

Family Friendly organisation

Free enhanced DBS checks and clearances*

Ongoing career development to support you in achieving your ambitions

Refer a Friend incentive scheme of £75 per referral*

28 days holiday

Additional annual leave entitlement for long service (over 5 years)

Free structured and supported induction to get you off to a flying start!

Personal online Learning and Development portal.

British Sign Language training and certification.

Opportunity to gain sector-specific qualifications and to join our Leadership and Management Programme

Discounts platform for permanent staff, including gift cards, discount codes and other benefits

Pension – we contribute to your retirement fund

Recognition and Reward Schemes including Long Service, Employee of the Month and Outstanding Achievement Awards

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount schemes

The post is subject to a satisfactory interview, DBS check and 2 references.

For an application form and job description, please contact [email protected] download the application form from the website www.searecruitment.co.uk

SEA is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing services which improve access and quality of life to D/deaf and deafblind people.