Job Title: BSL Female Support Worker

Location: Monkseaton, Whitley Bay

Salary: £12.30 per hour

Sleep in rate £83.50, Expenses and mileage are also paid

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Various hours available with additional sleep over shifts.

We are New Prospects and we've been supporting people with a learning disability for over 25 years.

We support people to live the lives they choose, whether they need support 24 hours a day or just a few hours a week.

The Role:

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic support worker to support a young lady with learning disabilities who is also profoundly deaf. They will be reliable, enjoy being part of a team and be motivated to provide support to promote the best life possible.

We offer a competitive salary, flexible shift pattern and a supportive working environment.

The role will include support with all daily living skills including:

Some low-level personal care
Housework
Meal preparation
Managing medication
Accessing the community
Generally getting out and about to enjoy life

The Candidate:

Ideally the successful applicant will hold a qualification in British Sign Language or have BSL as their first language however further training is available to improve skills for the right candidate.

The post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 - 4 and is subject to DBS check and references.

Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role and you will be sent an application form to complete.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of: Care Assistant, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Worker, Care Assist, Care Coordinator, Care Assistant, Social Worker, Vulnerable Adult, Support Assistant, Adult Support Worker, Special Needs Support, Adult Care Assistant, Mental Health Support will be considered for this role