Senior Support Worker / Intervenor - Hertfordshire

Action Deafness; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization for the Deaf is seeking Senior Support Workers / Intervenors in Hertfordshire. The role involves working one-on-one with individuals who are congenitally deafblind and may have additional complex needs. Responsibilities include promoting independence, providing personal care, and facilitating community access. The position offers £14.87 per hour, various working patterns, and benefits including a company pension and holiday entitlement. Interested candidates should submit their CV to the provided email.

Benefits

23 days holiday per annum, increasing to 28 days after 5 years

Wellbeing Day per year

Company Pension Scheme

Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license and use of a vehicle.
• Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals 1:1 in daily activities.
• Promote independence and social development.
• Assist with personal care and community access.

Skills

Experience with individuals who are congenitally deafblind

Full UK driving license

Job description

Senior Support Worker / Intervenor - Hertfordshire

Senior Support Worker / Intervenor - Hertfordshire

Looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for Senior Support Workers / Intervenors to join our growing team in Hertfordshire.

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.

It is essential for you to have a full UK license with the use of your own vehicle.

This role might include supporting people with:

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

What we offer:

• Hourly rate for this role is £14.87 per hour.
• Various working patterns to help you achieve a good work / life balance.
• 23 days holiday per annum, increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service.
• 1 Wellbeing Day per year.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Sick Pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• A DBS Enhanced Check.
• A detailed induction to the company and the role.
• Skilled and supportive team-working.
• Ongoing training and support.Progression opportunities at a Deaf-led organisation.
• A rewarding role where your contributions truly matter!

Roles:

We have both full time and part time roles available with a variety of working patterns.

Please see the Job Description and links below to further information regarding the roles available.

If you are interested in joining our Intervenor 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!