Support Worker for Deaf and Deafblind Handforth

SUPPORT WORKER STAFF REQUIRED FOR DEAF AND DEAFBLIND Handforth

Salary Range: £12.60-£14.86 per hour with supplements

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. Sleep-in is available and paid in addition to contracted hours.

Location: Handforth Stockport

SEA Services provides specialist services to Deaf and Deaf/blind people.

Due to rapid expansion of our services we now require Support Workers.

The role:

To provide care and support to clients living in their own home. The role involves some personal care and also assisting with shopping, cooking, meal planning, activities and attending to day to day routines.

The ideal candidate will have:

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

NVQ Level 2 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

British Sign Language Level 1 or above (Training can be provided)

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

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

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

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.