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SignHealth are a passionate and unique Deaf led charity, committed to creating a future where there are no barriers to good health and well-being for Deaf people. We are currently recruiting for male support workers to join our team in taking on the exciting challenge of providing high quality health and social care support to deaf individuals, many of whom who have mental health conditions. We are looking for independent, dynamic, compassionate and hardworking individuals who are able to support individuals who are living in our community to help them become as independent as possible.
Job Responsibility:
Working closely with clients developing supportive relationships
Supporting clients in independent skills
Providing emotional support
Developing personalised plans
Ensuring a professional service is maintained
Liaising with statutory authorities to fully access new referrals and review, social workers and other professionals
Requirements:
Ability to communicate in British Sign Language
Knowledge of the deaf community and mental health issues
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or the care certificate
Minimum of level 2 British Sign Language
Understand the importance of sensitive data and storing data in line with GDPR regulations, care regulations and the CQC
Nice to have:
Knowledge of safeguarding
Working with young people, adults at risk or adults in crisis
What we offer:
25 days of annual Leave, pro rata for part time staff
2 wellbeing days per year, pro rata for part time staff
5 days per year of paid study leave
Long service annual leave rewards
Free of charge DBS certificate
Sick pay
A generous defined contribution pension scheme, we pay 6% after successfully passing probation
Death in service benefit
Eye Care Vouchers
Expenses policy which allows payments for items when working away from home
Fully funded BSL training and management development programmes
Refer a friend £200 voucher for both the referee and referrer