We are continuing to develop and grow our services and are looking for committed and flexible individuals with initiative and a can-do attitude to join our Support Service.
Salary: £26,236 per year (pro rata for part-time)
Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time), including some evenings and weekends. Part-time hours will be considered.
Office base: Sandwell Deaf Community Association, West Bromwich, West Midlands
Purpose of the role
To provide support in the home and local community, enabling the individual to learn and make decisions about their life and future choices.
Essential:
- Experience and understanding of Deaf people with additional and complex needs.
- Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language (BSL), or equivalent (including native/near-native BSL skills).
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- Willingness to undertake further study to develop BSL skills and complete any job-specific training.
- Responsibility for safeguarding adults at risk.
- Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are upheld at all times, in line with organisational and local safeguarding procedures.
- Demonstrated experience working safely and effectively with adults at risk.
Desirable:
- Certificate in Social Care
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Personal attributes:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally.
- Present an energetic commitment to the mission and objectives of SDCA.
- Positive and enthusiastic approach.
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities and working in a non-oppressive manner.
Why work for SDCA?
At SDCA, we support and encourage staff development. We offer opportunities for progression and job satisfaction. Over the past 22 years, SDCA has continued to grow and respond to the needs of our local Deaf community by delivering high-quality services.
Benefits
- 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Additional leave after 5 years’ service
- Workplace pension
- Health plan
- Supervision and training
How to apply
To request an application pack or discuss the position further, please contact our recruitment team. We will accept a CV.
Email:
Mobile/SMS/Video: 07885 913225
Please note any successful candidate will be subjected to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Committed
At SDCA, we believe our greatest strength is our people. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive, regardless of their background, identity or lived experience.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and welcome applications from disabled people, people from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ people and people of all ages, faiths and beliefs. We know that a diverse workforce brings a wider range of perspectives, experiences and talents, enabling us to provide the best possible service to the people and communities we support.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to removing barriers throughout our recruitment process and supporting disabled people to access employment opportunities. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to provide the support you need.
In line with the Disability Confident Scheme, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
We’re continually working to improve accessibility, inclusion and belonging across our organisation, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop and achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
SDCA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This includes the receipt of two satisfactory references relevant to the post applied for and, where applicable, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment is subject to the successful completion of all required pre-employment checks.