Job Description

BSL Support Worker

• Spital Tongues, Newcastle
• £12.72 per hour, rising to £15.01 after BSL qualification
• Full-time (37 hrs) or part-time (21+ hrs) | Permanent

We're looking for compassionate and committed BSL Support Workers to join a person-centred team supporting two 23-year-old men with profound deafness, non-verbal communication, and learning disabilities. They are moving into a supported living service this summer after finishing college.

As a BSL Support Worker, you'll empower them to live fulfilling, independent lives through daily support, communication assistance, and community activities.

What You'll Do:

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 care in a supported living environment

• Use BSL, VOCA devices, symbol boards & visual tools

• Support with personal care, medication & health appointments

• Encourage life skills: cooking, cleaning, managing routines

• Facilitate outings like swimming, gaming, deaf club & more

• Help build confidence, independence & community inclusion

About You:

• Experience with learning disabilities and/or communication needs

• BSL skills preferred (training provided)

• Patient, reliable, and empathetic

• Comfortable using assistive communication tools

• Able to work shifts, including two weekends/month

What We Offer:

• Pay rise to £15.01 after BSL training

• Set rotas 2-3 months ahead

• 20 days leave + bank holidays (pro-rated)

• Pension matched up to 5%

• Ongoing training incl. BSL

• EAP, Cycle to Work & staff discounts

Become a BSL Support Worker and make a real difference in someone's life - and your own.

Apply now to join our team as a BSL Support Worker.

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