Job Introduction
Do you have experience of working with Deaf people in education and the community?
If so, we have an opportunity for a British Sign Language (BSL/English) interpreter to work with us in the ASSIST team.
This is a permanent, full-time role, but we would welcome applications from individuals looking for part-time work.
We would also welcome applications from trainee BSL interpreters - we will provide support and mentoring during your training in order for you to achieve full registration
Main Responsibility
As part of the role, you will provide interpreting and translation services for internal and external partners in a variety of settings including health, education, and legal/quasi-judicial contexts. You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in relation to other sensory conditions including deafblind, vision impairment and autism spectrum condition
ASSIST has a long history of providing high quality, responsive support for people with sensory needs in Staffordshire and its surrounds. The Service is always moving forward, and developing new ideas and ventures, whilst maintaining its core values.
ASSIST supports flexible working hours and hybrid working, which can be discussed further at interview.
As well as the benefits Staffordshire County Council offers (see ‘our benefits’ section below), the ASSIST team works locally (Staffordshire and surrounding areas), and provides access to CPD opportunities, experienced and supportive colleagues, NRCPD membership, peer mentoring and professional supervision. Qualified Interpreters who share in the out of hours rota are also entitled to essential car user allowance.
The Ideal Candidate
You will have:
- Experience of working with Deaf people (young people and adults)
- Experience of working in education and the community
- Computer literacy skills and experience / awareness in the use of specialist access technology
- Excellent communication skills
Please note: This job is also open to trainee BSL interpreters who are eligible to be on the NRCPD register. During training, you will receive support and mentoring in order to achieve full registration. You will be appointed at Grade 8 £29,439 – £33,820 (and certain roles restricted) until full qualification status is achieved. During training, you will be eligible for Casual Car User allowance. You will be required to obtain full registration within agreed timescales.
For further information about this role please contact assist@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
