Specialist Support Worker

Signhealth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in London seeks a Specialist Support Worker to support clients who are deaf with complex needs. Responsibilities include offering assistance using or learning British Sign Language and providing compassionate care to individuals with mental health conditions. This full-time role offers extensive training opportunities, 25 days holiday per year, and various additional benefits such as a pension scheme, sick pay policy, and wellbeing initiatives. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

2 wellbeing days per year

Company pension scheme

Paid study leave (5 days per year)

Fully funded BSL training

Sick pay policy

Equipment for home working

Refer a friend £200 voucher

Qualifications

• Experience of working with clients who are deaf and have complex needs.
• Must be willing to learn British Sign Language.
• Prior experience in supported living or residential care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clients with complex needs and mental health conditions.
• Facilitate communication using BSL or assist in learning it.
• Work within a team to deliver excellent care and support.

Skills

Experience with varying degrees of deafness

British Sign Language (BSL) or willingness to learn

Excellent communication skills

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Experience in supported living services

Job description

JobThu Title: Specialist Support Worker
Location: Longley Road, London
Salary: £13.85 per hour
Contract: Two year fixed term contract
Hours: Full time catches 40 hours, various shift patterns, 2 years fixed term contract
Deadline: 23 January 2026

About the role

Our service at Longley Road in London supports clients who are deaf with complex needs and/or mental health conditions.

If you have the passion to make a difference, have experience outlined below and you are interested in working for SignHealth we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are looking for people with:

• Experience of working with varying degrees of deafness, including those who are culturally deaf
• British Sign Language (BSL) or a willingness to learn BSL
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health
• Experience of working in supported living services/or residential care services

For more information, watch or download the job description below:

SignHealth are a passionate and unique deaf‑led charity, committed to creating a future where there are no barriers to good health and wellbeing for deaf people.

We will work alongside you during your career with SignHealth to maximise your full potential with training and development to help you become the best youிற்கு.

Working with your line manager you will receive an in-depth induction to give you great insight into our charity and what we do.

You will find out the role you will play in helping SignHealth deliver its mission.

Join our learning pathway with BSL, we offer paid training and development to further your BSL knowledge.

Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do! It’s not just about our clients, it’s about you too.

Being a SignHealth employee you will also receive:

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro‑rata)
• 2 wellbeing days per year (pro‑rata)
• Company’s pension scheme with Standard Life from your first day of employment. Employer contribution amount: 6% of your salary, minimum employee contribution of 5%
• 5 days per year of paid study leave (CPD) (pro‑rata)
• Expenses policy which allows payments for items when working away from home
• 2× salary life assurance scheme (death in service)
• Fully funded BSL training
• Sick pay policy
• Equipment and furniture desk/ chair to work from home.
• Refer a friend £200 voucher for both the referee and referrer!

How to apply

Let’s get you onboard to start your SignHealth Journey!

If this sounds like a position you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you!

We positively encourage applications from deaf people, disabled people, people of colour and people from the LGBT+ community. We will support all applicants along the journey of our recruitment process.

Offers of work are subject to: Enhanced DBS checks, right to work checks, satisfactory references and medical health clearance.

SignHealth do diza hold a sponsorship licence. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK then unfortunately we are unable to consider your application.