Deaf Services Specialist Support Worker (BSL Training)

Signhealth; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for Deaf individuals is seeking a full-time Specialist Support Worker in Leeds. The role involves supporting clients with independent living skills and emotional needs, specifically those with deafness and complex mental health conditions. Applicants should have experience or a willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL), excellent communication skills, and a history in supported living or care services. Competitive salary with extensive benefits, including training and paid leave.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

2 wellbeing days per year

Company pension scheme

Eye care vouchers

5 days paid study leave per year

2x salary life assurance

Fully funded BSL training

Sick pay policy

Equipment for home working

Refer a friend £200 voucher

Qualifications

• Experience with deaf clients and willingness to learn BSL.
• Strong communication skills and understanding of complex mental health.
• Experience in residential care or supported living environments.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with independent living skills and emotional needs.
• Monitor medication and maintain client safety and dignity.
• Act as a key worker to individual clients.

Skills

Experience of working with varying degrees of deafness

British Sign Language (BSL) or willingness to learn

Excellent communications skills

Experience of working with Learning Disabilities/Mental Health

Experience in supported living or residential care

Experience with PMVA or willingness to train

Job description

A leading charity for Deaf individuals is seeking a full-time Specialist Support Worker in Leeds. The role involves supporting clients with independent living skills and emotional needs, specifically those with deafness and complex mental health conditions. Applicants should have experience or a willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL), excellent communication skills, and a history in supported living or care services. Competitive salary with extensive benefits, including training and paid leave.