Freelance or Contracted British Sign Language Level 3/ Communication Support Workers or Trainee Interpreters TSLI (Midlands)
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Company Description
Join Our Growing Team at Sign Solutions! We are seeking freelance Level 3 CSWs and NRCPD registered Trainee Interpreters to work within the education/college setting supporting students in the Birmingham and Solihull area, so experience in the education domain is preferable. Freelance or term time contracts available now!
About Us: Sign Solutions, established in 1998, is the leading provider of services for Deaf and hard of hearing people, available 24/7/365. We are an ISO 9001, 27001, 22301, 14001 & 18841 accredited, Crown Commercial Service framework supplier, specializing in non-spoken interpretation and translation.
Our Mission: To provide access and combat inequality by enabling people of different languages, cultures, and communities to talk to each other.
Job Description
You will be working in colleges across the Birmingham area providing communication support to enable Deaf students to access their college courses.
* To undertake interpreting assignments on behalf of Sign Solutions.
* To deliver high quality interpreting services to all clients and student support.
Qualifications
BSL Level 3 required for CSW (Communication Support Worker).
NRCPD registered TSLI for (Trainee Interpreter).
Educational sector experience.
Salary & Benefits
Salary dependent on experience. Start salary circa £24,089.00 full time equivalent. Benefits include, but are not limited to, for in-house positions:
* Pension scheme
* Term time only positions available
* Training Policies
* DBS Renewal
* Relocation packages available
* Attendance bonus scheme
* Health and Wellbeing schemes
* Wellbeing accreditations
* Access to mental health specialist support
* Birthday celebrations/gifts
* Team events
* Occupational Sick Pay (OSP) and (SSP)
* Employee Assistance Programme/medical cashback
* Supportive and flexible employer
* Disability confident leader
* Real Living Wage Employer
What our employed CSWs have to say about working for Sign Solutions:
“I really enjoy working for SS as the whole team is very dedicated and supportive. The company also offers professional development opportunities for their employers and holds training to keep us up to date. The most important thing for me is that the company promotes the values of diversity and equality, I’m glad to be part of this team.”
“I started as a freelancer CSW, last year I decided to apply for an in-house position. I decided this because working for Sign Solutions has been amazing. I have a large family and they are very supportive, understanding, and professional. They have lots of training available, team building days out, regular meetings, and lots more benefits.”
“Consistent salary, paid throughout summertime so no periods of non-payment.”
Seniority Level: Not Applicable
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Other
Industries: Consumer Services
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