To provide care and support to clients living in their own home. The role involves some personal care and also assisting with shopping, cooking, meal planning, activities and attending to day to day routines.
Proven experience as a support worker and ability to work as part of an established team. NVQ Level 2 in Social Care (Training can be provided) Deaf aware and a good understanding of individual communication needs. Demonstrate empathy and understanding of person centred support British Sign Language Level 1 or above (Training can be provided), Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
Flexible working to promote work/life balance Family Friendly organisation Free enhanced DBS checks and clearances Ongoing career development to support you in achieving your ambitions Refer a Friend incentive scheme of £75 per referral 28 days holiday Additional annual leave entitlement for long service (over 5 years) Free structured and supported induction to get you off to a flying start! Personal online Learning and Development portal. British Sign Language training and certification. Opportunity to gain sector-specific qualifications and to join our Leadership and Management Programme Discounts platform for permanent staff, including gift cards, discount codes and other benefits Pension - we contribute to your retirement fund Recognition and Reward Schemes including Long Service, Employee of the Month and Outstanding Achievement Awards Cycle to work scheme Employee discount schemes Free Health Assured Scheme for Mental Health and Wellbeing of Staff Automatic days off for staff birthdays
* Our services have been rated "OUTSTANDING" by CQC
The post is subject to a satisfactory interview, DBS check and 2 references. SEA is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing services which improve access and quality of life to D/deaf and deafblind people.