Support Worker / Intervenor – South East Hertfordshire

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

Job summary

A supportive organization seeks a Senior Support Worker / Intervenor in the Hertfordshire area, specifically in Waltham Cross. This role involves providing one-on-one support to individuals who are congenitally deafblind, focusing on personal development and social engagement. Special training will be provided. Ideal candidates should be skilled in British Sign Language and have experience in supporting individuals with complex needs. This position enhances independence and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with supporting individuals with congenital Deafblindness and other complex needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively using British Sign Language.
• Skills in promoting personal and social development.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to children and adults who are congenitally deafblind.
• Assist with day-to-day activities and promote independence.
• Support accessing various social and community activities.

Skills

British Sign Language

Support for deafblind individuals

Enabling independence

Personal care and hygiene

Job description

Support Worker / Intervenor – South East 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 Cheshunt.

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.

(Adult) Cheshunt – 4 hours per week

We have a young adult in the Waltham Cross area who requires support for 4 hours per week. They have a passion for sporting activities such as playing and watching football, along with adventurous activities such as theme parks. They are currently interested in accessing social events to develop their peer group and explore the steps to gaining employment. Their main form of communication is British Sign Language If you feel you have the right skills to match this person, then we would be interested to hear from you.

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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