Qualified British Sign Language Support Worker

Role Description
Qualified British Sign Language Support Worker – New Home
Please note: If you require a Visa to work in the UK, SeeAbility is currently unable to support any sponsorship requests.
Location: Sholing, Southampton

Salary: £12.50 per hour (£24,375 per annum) pro-rata plus benefits 
Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis
Employment type: Full-time or part-time, Permanent.
Interviews: To held on Monday, 03 June 2024.Are you qualified in British Sign Language and have experience of supporting someone who has autism?
Are you able to keep calm in a crisis, be proactive in your approach, and be resilient to behaviours that challenge?
Can you encourage, reassure, and promote independence, fulfilling the lives of the people you support? 
Do you want to make a real difference to someone's life?
If you have answered yes to the above, you could be exactly what we are looking for. Come and be part of something extraordinary!!
We are looking for British Sign Language Support Workers who are hold a level 1 or above qualification and have experience of supporting someone with autism.
Who will you be supporting?
Hello, I'm shortly going to be living in my own home in Southampton, supported by SeeAbility. Experience of supporting a man like me, with autism is essential. I also have a hearing impairment, so I use BSL to communicate, and you will too!
I am looking for patient, positive, friendly, and happy individuals to join my team of support workers. You need to support me to lead the life I want and to encourage me to be gradually more and more skilled and confident. I love to interact with people, and I have a curious personality. I really enjoy doing things that most young men like to do like kick a football go for walks, eat out etc. I also like tabletop activities ranging from puzzles to art. I can be very playful too, so you have to keep up with me. 
I’d love for people to join my team who have the same interests as me so they would need to be physically fit, 100% reliable and able to provide me with personal care support. I have autism and sometimes my behaviour can be challenging but that shouldn’t stop me doing the things I love and leading an active life. When I am not in a good place, I will stop doing things for myself and I will require a lot of personal care. 
I’ll need your encouragement to learn life skills and gain independence but that’s something everyone needs at times; as long as you are patient, confident and can see the value in small gains, will follow coaching from my behaviour support person and are willing to help when needed we will get along just fine.
If you are looking to make a real difference, you could be exactly what I am looking for!
Responsibilities: 

You will provide direct support when displaying behaviours to enable them to take part in a wide range of activities.
You will ensure good working practice including understanding and awareness of health and safety.
You will promote independence and develop life skills, whilst helping with all tasks necessary to ensure positive life experiences.
You will work positively with other agencies, parents, carers, and other services to ensure person-centred approach.
You will contribute to the development of records and support plans and become a keyworker when needed.
You will support and keep a clean-living environment catered to her individual needs.
To take part in regular and ongoing training relevant the person you will support's needs.Safer Recruitment and Diversity
SeeAbility safeguards and promotes the welfare of the young people and adults we support. Therefore, we collaborate with successful candidates to complete appropriate vetting checks prior to joining.
SeeAbility is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion among our workforces. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support.

Our Benefits
Your rewards
Training and Development
At SeeAbility, we fully support your training and development. You will start with an extensive Induction programme and throughout your probationary period you have face-to-face training, e-learning, and guidance to support you whilst in your new role.
Your continued development is important to us, therefore, SeeAbility offer the means to progress your career, your way! You will learn and have support in your role, and have the opportunity achieve professional qualifications - Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5, which are funded by SeeAbility!
Your extraordinary opportunities

Leadership development academy and talent programme for the next steps in your career.
Fully paid essential training.
Funded professional qualifications – Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5 available.
Annual excellence awards.
Long service awards and recognition.
Quarterly 1:1s: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future.
We are a Living Wage Employer.
Free Winter Breakfast Club – January to March.Your work-life balance

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service).
Life events - Time off when you need it most.
Flexible working - We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation.Your money goes further

Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants, and activities.
Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts.
Save 10% on monthly bus travel.
Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates.
Employer contributory pension scheme - Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future. 
Refer a friend and receive £600 (Support Workers to Deputy only).
Paid DBS and renewals.
Season ticket loans.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Discounted mobile phone options.Your wellbeing counts

Life assurance of two times annual salary.
Organisational Sick Pay Scheme after 6 months service starting at 2 weeks and increases with service up to 12 weeks at 3 years’ service.
Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support.
Free eye care vouchers.
Discounted gym membership