Senior Support Worker (Communicator Guide)
- Recruiter
- SENSE-1
- Location
- Peterborough
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 14 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 25 Apr 2017
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We're looking for a reliable and motivated person to join our professional team as a Senior Support Worker (Communicator Guide) in Peterborough working on a casual basis within a community setting. We are looking for people to join our team of adaptable and motivated individuals with great communication skills to help make a difference to the lives of the people we support.
The opportunity is available on a casual basis and it is likely that work will mainly be offered during school holidays (three times a week for 5-6 hours) and occasionally during weekends and evenings. We will provide you with the hours available in advance, to accept if you wish, and then can plan your life accordingly.
This role will support a young lady in developing her independence and communication skills within the community setting. This will include attending deaf clubs, trips out to local cafes, shops, garden centres; attending sport activities like swimming. It is vital that you have a caring nature and can positively focus on and motivate the individual through helping in achieving their full potential.
Communicator Guides (Senior Support Workers) offer support to people who have developed sight and hearing impairments; you will support the individual to do the things they want to do - not to do things for them. You'll be there to act as the eyes and ears of the individual - to make sure that communication is clear and that they are able to move around safely.
Experience of being a Communicator Guide previously is not essential; we are able to support you and provide you with an excellent induction. However, it is really important that you are able to demonstrate the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people's lives.
About Sense
Sense is a national charity that supports people who are deafblind, those with sensory impairments and those with complex needs, to enjoy more independent lives.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development.
About you
We would like to hear from you if you have experience of working with vulnerable people, and ideally have experience of working with people with a sensory impairment. We are looking for a person with BSL level 3 qualification, although candidates with strong BSL level 2 skills who wish to progress will be also considered. You must be a car driver, willing to take out business insurance and have a valid driving licence for at least two years.
A willingness to develop your skills in all communication methods is an essential part of this role. You will need to be able to creatively solve problems that may arise using a person-centred approach and ideally have experience of using person-centred planning tools.
You must be enthusiastic, adaptable and friendly with a commitment to ensuring the individual you work with get the best out of their lives.
You must be able to work flexible hours to suit the service requirements and have the ability to work on your own initiative.
Select 'Visit Website' to find out more and apply.
The opportunity is available on a casual basis and it is likely that work will mainly be offered during school holidays (three times a week for 5-6 hours) and occasionally during weekends and evenings. We will provide you with the hours available in advance, to accept if you wish, and then can plan your life accordingly.
This role will support a young lady in developing her independence and communication skills within the community setting. This will include attending deaf clubs, trips out to local cafes, shops, garden centres; attending sport activities like swimming. It is vital that you have a caring nature and can positively focus on and motivate the individual through helping in achieving their full potential.
Communicator Guides (Senior Support Workers) offer support to people who have developed sight and hearing impairments; you will support the individual to do the things they want to do - not to do things for them. You'll be there to act as the eyes and ears of the individual - to make sure that communication is clear and that they are able to move around safely.
Experience of being a Communicator Guide previously is not essential; we are able to support you and provide you with an excellent induction. However, it is really important that you are able to demonstrate the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people's lives.
About Sense
Sense is a national charity that supports people who are deafblind, those with sensory impairments and those with complex needs, to enjoy more independent lives.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development.
About you
We would like to hear from you if you have experience of working with vulnerable people, and ideally have experience of working with people with a sensory impairment. We are looking for a person with BSL level 3 qualification, although candidates with strong BSL level 2 skills who wish to progress will be also considered. You must be a car driver, willing to take out business insurance and have a valid driving licence for at least two years.
A willingness to develop your skills in all communication methods is an essential part of this role. You will need to be able to creatively solve problems that may arise using a person-centred approach and ideally have experience of using person-centred planning tools.
You must be enthusiastic, adaptable and friendly with a commitment to ensuring the individual you work with get the best out of their lives.
You must be able to work flexible hours to suit the service requirements and have the ability to work on your own initiative.
Select 'Visit Website' to find out more and apply.