Job Introduction
Do you know British Sign Language (BSL)?
We have a variety of opportunities for those with BSL skills of Level 2 and above.
We are looking for Communication Professionals to join our team at ASSIST (post 16 sensory support), providing communication support for those with hearing loss in community and education settings within Staffordshire. Currently, we have opportunities in East Staffordshire (mainly Burton on Trent).
ASSIST Background
ASSIST (est. 1988) have a dedicated team of salaried BSL Interpreters as well as freelance and zero-hours opportunities at a variety of different levels, from Communication Support Workers (CSWs), Trainee Sign Language Interpreters (TSLIs) and Registered Sign Language Interpreters (RSLIs).
Please get in touch if you have BSL skills (level 2 – 6) and a passion for supporting people – we may have an opportunity for you.
Hours will vary depending on client needs, funding allowances and geographical location.
The office base is Staffordshire Place 2, Stafford (centre for mileage as agreed)
Salary:
Communication Support Worker – £14.41 - £16.26 per hour
(Depending on qualifications and experience)
Main Responsibility
You'll provide curriculum access in education and access to the wider community by supporting and/or empowering people with sensory loss.
Training opportunities, advice and supervision/feedback will be provided.
Duties include:
- Providing student access to the curriculum and to their peers using a variety of support strategies; signing, simplifying written materials and/or notetaking.
- Encouraging students to develop confidence and independence.
- Some additional out of class support for students may be required for curriculum access including but not limited to; help with locating research, submitting assignments, paperwork, document organisation, exam support (training and ongoing advice will be provided).
- Providing access to the community and information by explaining letters, making phone calls, or accompanying clients to activities.
The Ideal Candidate
Someone who is:
- Flexible, has experience within the deaf community, and who is confident in their use of sign language for communication.
- Able to foster professional relationships in a friendly manner.
- Competent in the use of electronic communications such as emails, texts and Microsoft Teams and the ability to respond in a timely manner.
Other roles within education and community settings may be available dependent on qualifications, experience, and availability, therefore applicants are encouraged to disclose all qualifications, either achieved or working towards.
Please direct any queries to: assist@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council
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Our Values:
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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.
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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 Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire
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 Gold 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.
