British Sign Language Support Worker

Overview:

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorships at this time

We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Support Worker who is British Sign Language (BSL) Level 3 trained to join our passionate team in Winsford.

Your role will also involve supporting individuals through challenging situations, implementing trauma-informed approaches, and promoting positive behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide person-centred care to individuals, ensuring their health, wellbeing, and safety are maintained.
• Use British Sign Language (BSL) to effectively communicate with service users, ensuring they are supported in an accessible and inclusive manner.
• Carry out moving and handling tasks in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) techniques and de-escalation strategies when needed.
• Provide support using a trauma-informed approach, understanding the impact of past experiences on behaviour.
• Support individuals with activities of daily living (e.g., personal care, medication, meal preparation).
• Monitor and document service users’ progress and report any concerns to senior staff.

Essential Criteria:

• British Sign Language (BSL) Level 3 qualification.
• Experience with moving and handling procedures and equipment.
• Experience in applying Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and de-escalation techniques.
• Experience supporting individuals with trauma, and a trauma-informed approach to care.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to work well with vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• A flexible and proactive approach to care and problem-solving.

• 2 x salary life cover (up to individual state pension age)
• Access to Aspirations Perks our exclusive discount scheme with fantastic discounts in supermarkets and high street retail stores.
• Smart Health App – health and wellbeing service with 24/7 GP access for you and your family
• Optional overtime to increase your income with flexible working
• DBS paid for by Aspirations
• Refer a friend scheme with a financial reward of £500
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for advice and guidance for you and your family
• CPD Accredited induction
• Ongoing training & development including Care Certificate, apprenticeship opportunities and specialist learning
• Support with career progression and professional development
• Paid 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension Scheme with NEST

Aspirations Care have been supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues and Autism to have a lifestyle that matters to them since 2004. Our aim is to support and encourage individuals to achieve their full potential, no matter how challenging.

At Aspirations we value all colleagues, regardless of age. We are proud to offer pay over the statutory minimum set for young workers and have no set retirement age.

Aspirations is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitability qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable adults that we support and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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