BSL Support Worker

Description:

BSL Support Worker (British Sign Language)
Please note: If you require a Visa to work in the UK, SeeAbility is currently unable to support any sponsorship requests

Location: Sholing, Southampton, SO19
Salary: £12.50 per hour (£24,375 per year, pro rata)  + Benefits 
Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis
Employment type: Full-time, Part - Time, Permanent, FlexibleWould you like to work at our brand-new home in Southampton, Hampshire?
 
Do you live in the local area and have the Right to Work in the UK?
 
Can you keep calm in a crisis and have had exposure to behaviours that challenge?
 
We are looking for experienced Support Workers who are willing to work Full Time or  Part Time, BSL trained to Level 1 or above, or a willingness to learn BSL. You should also have experience of supporting someone with autism.

If you have answered YES to the above, you could be exactly what we are looking for. Come and be part of something extraordinary!
Who will you be supporting?
 
"Hi, my name is Ben and I'm shortly going to be living in my own home in Southampton. I am supported by SeeAbility. I use BSL to communicate, and you will too!

I am looking for patient, positive, friendly and happy individuals to join my team of support workers. You need to support me to lead the life I want and to encourage me to be gradually more and more skilled and confident. I love to interact with people and I have a curious personality. I really enjoy doing things that most young men like to do like kick a football go for walks, eat out etc. I also like table top activities ranging from puzzles to art. I can be very playful too so you have to keep up with me. 

I’d love for people to join my team who have the same interests as me so they would need to be physically fit, 100% reliable and able to provide me with personal care support. I have autism and sometimes my behaviour can be challenging but that shouldn’t stop me doing the things I love and leading an active life. When I am not in a good place I will stop doing things for myself and I will require a lot of personal care. 

I’ll need your encouragement to learn life skills and gain independence but that’s something everyone needs at times; as long as you are patient, confident and can see the value in small gains, will follow coaching from my behaviour support person and are willing to help when needed we will get along just fine!"

If you are looking to make a real difference, Montague Avenue is the place for you!
 
Responsibilities: 

Providing direct support when displaying behaviours to enable him to participate in a wide range of activities
Ensure good working practice including understanding and awareness of health and safety
To promote independence and develop skills whilst assisting with all tasks necessary to ensure positive life experiences
To work positively with other agencies, parents, carers, and other services to ensure person-centred care for person we support
Develop and contribute to the maintenance of  records and support plans and function as a Key worker when required
To support our gentleman to maintain a clean-living environment appropriate to meet his individual needs
To participate in regular and ongoing training relevant to everyone's needsFurthermore, as Support Worker you will be responsible for: 

Daily activities such as personal care; laundry; meal preparation; medication and administration
Getting to know the gentleman you will care for and help him to live the life he wants to live
Taking personal responsibility for the quality of care and assistance delivered to the person you will care for
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the person you will take care of
Planning and be in favour of activities, such as vacations, learning and social engagements always being creative and exploring new opportunities 
Ensuring the person, you will assist and his family, are treated with respect, dignity, and equality
To work in accordance with SeeAbility’s valuesYour rewards
Our colleagues at SeeAbility are extremely valued, and so everyone has access to a fantastic package of benefits.

Your extraordinary opportunities

Leadership development academy and talent programme for the next steps in your career
Fully paid essential training
Funded professional qualifications – Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5 available
Annual excellence awards
Long service awards and recognition
Quarterly 1:1s: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future
We are a Living Wage Employer
Free Winter Breakfast Club – January to March 
Your work-life balance

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)
Life events - Time off when you need it most
Flexible working - We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation 
Your money goes further

Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants, and activities
Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
Save 10% on monthly bus travel
Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates
Employer contributory pension scheme - Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future 
Refer a friend and receive £600 (Support Workers to Deputy only)
Paid DBS and renewals
Season ticket loans
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted mobile phone optionsYour wellbeing counts

Life assurance of 2x annual salary
Organisational Sick Pay Scheme after 6 months service starting at 2 weeks and increases with service up to 12 weeks at 3 years' service
Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support
Free eye care vouchers
Discounted gym membership 
Training and Development
At SeeAbility, we fully support your training and development. You will start with an extensive Induction programme and throughout your probationary period you have face-to-face training, e-learning, and guidance to support you whilst in your new role.

Your continued development is important to us, therefore, SeeAbility offer the means to progress your career, your way! You will learn and have support in your role, and have the opportunity achieve professional qualifications - Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5, which are funded by SeeAbility!

Safer Recruitment and Diversity
SeeAbility safeguards and promotes the welfare of the young people and adults we support. Therefore, we collaborate with successful candidates to complete appropriate vetting checks prior to joining.

SeeAbility is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion among our workforces. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support