Casual Support Worker / Intervenor - North Hertfordshire

Action Deafness; Stevenage, Hitchin, Ware; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity supporting deafblind individuals is seeking Casual Support Workers to provide assistance to children and adults in the North Hertfordshire area, including Stevenage, Hitchin, and Ware. You will facilitate daily activities and promote independence through various tailored interventions. This role requires flexibility, empathy, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs. Training will be provided, and candidates with knowledge of British Sign Language will be preferred. The position offers varied hours based on individual needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with congenital deafblindness is a plus.
• Willingness to undergo specialist training in this field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children and adults with deafblindness in daily activities.
• Encourage independence and facilitate access to activities.
• Promote personal and social development.

Skills

British Sign Language

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Job description

Casual Support Worker / Intervenor - North Hertfordshire

Casual Support Worker / Intervenor - North Hertfordshire Area

Looking for a new challenge?

Work with Action Deafness and make a real difference to the lives of people we support and their families.

We are now looking forSenior Support Workers / Intervenors to join our Intervenor Service in the Hertfordshire area, working across various locations such asStevenage, Ware &Hitchin.

Our Intervenors work 1:1 with children and adults who were born deafblind known as congenital Deafblindness, often with other complex needs, working with them and their family or carers to develop a way of communicating.

Intervenors promote personal and social development whilst encouraging independence through enabling access to activities.

You will receive specialist training in how to support individuals who are congenitally deafblind, often combined with other disabilities.

This role might include supporting people with:

• Day to day activities led by the person you'll be supporting.
• Enabling an independent lifestyle.
• Accessing a variety of different activities in their home based around their sensory needs, communication preferences and interests.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Community access for shopping, social activities or other trips.

(Child) Stevenage – 4 hours per week

We have one child in Stevenage who requires support twice a week for 2 hours each visit.

You will be working towards supporting the child to enable them to enjoy play and learning through sensory based activities whilst gaining new skills and having fun!

(Adult) Hitchin – 3 hours per week

Do you have access to the Hitchin area to support a young lady who enjoys art and socialising? If you do and have 3 hours free per week, we would love to hear from you! It would be great if you also have existing knowledge of British Sign Language but if not, then support will be given – more importantly, we are looking for someone interested in supporting an individual to participate in a variety of activities and to enable them to have a social outlet.

(Adult) Hitchin – 4 hours per week

We have a second person requiring support in the Hitchin area. They enjoy using their support time to access their local library to explore talking books of interest. They have an interest in building model forms of transport, woodwork and the construction side of building. They also enjoy socialising, meeting new people and partaking in activities such as bowling and shopping. If you feel you would be suited to supporting someone to maintain their hobbies, expand their social circle and develop their independence please do get in touch.

(Young person) Ware – 4 hours per week

We have a young adult who likes to have support to build their independence skills around the home with tasks such as cooking and out in the community with their mobility to increase their own independence. They have an interest in the gym, socialising and trying new things. Do you have up to 4 hours per week to support this young person to have different experiences?

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your CV to [e-mail] or complete the application form below.

For more information about Action Deafness and our mission, feel free to take a look around our website.

Together, let’s empower Deaf people to lead fulfilling lives!