Communication Support Worker
Responsible to: Registered manager/ Deputy Manager/ Team Leader
* To provide direct communication support to a Deaf child
* To assist a Deaf child in daily activities such as personal care, cooking, communicating with other staff
* To translate communication to child and staff
* To assist the child to become independent
* To deliver the support needs of the child as identified in the childs Care Plan.
A Communication Support Worker will provide direct communication support to a Deaf child both in the residential home and to access the community. Activities in the home includes providing appropriate communication support to meet the needs of the child, and supporting staff to work effectively to meet those needs. The support aims to support the child to achieve autonomy and as far as possible operate with independence within their environment to achieve success in their lives.
Their purpose is:
Main Duties:
1. To provide communication support to a child in a residential home including supporting with personal care.
2. To provide communication support under the direction of other staff members/manager and to translate communication to/from child to staff team.
3. To agree with the manager, the role and responsibilities of the Communication Support Worker in the home and whilst out in the community.
4. To pr...