Senior Support Worker / Intervenor – South West Hertfordshire

Action Deafness; Watford, Bushey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated support organization in Watford is seeking Senior Support Workers to join their Intervenor Service. In this role, you'll work with deafblind individuals and assist them in accessing the community and developing vital life skills. This position offers flexible hours, with specific clients requiring support once a week for 3-4 hours. Ideal candidates will receive specialist training to effectively support these individuals. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today!

Qualifications

• Specialist training in supporting individuals who are congenitally deafblind.
• Experience in promoting personal and social development.
• Ability to encourage independence in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to individuals who are congenitally deafblind.
• Assist clients in accessing local community activities.
• Support clients in developing their life skills.

Skills

Experience working with individuals who are deafblind

Communication skills

Ability to promote independence

Patience and empathy

Education

Relevant training in support work or similar field

Job description

Senior Support Worker / Intervenor – South West Hertfordshire

Looking for a new challenge?

We are now looking for Senior Support Workers / Intervenors to join our Intervenor Servicein the Hertfordshire area, working across various locations such as Watford and Bushey.

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.

(Adults) Watford – 4 hours per week

Would you like to support an adult to access their local community, attend their work experience and develop their life skills ready for the next stages of life. If so, we have an individual in the Watford area looking for support once a week for 4hrs.

(Adult) Bushey – 3hrs per week

We have an adult who would like support one afternoon per week to access their local town to spend time in social settings where they can enjoy a social meal whilst experiencing their surroundings. They also enjoy being supported to social gatherings such as a bowling activity. If you feel this is a support area of interest to you, please do get in touch.

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

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Together, let’s empower Deaf peopleto lead fulfilling lives!