Support Worker - Kelso, United Kingdom - Deafblind Scotland

Deafblind Scotland

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Kelso, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Guide/Communicator

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to support a Deafblind gentleman in Kelso, Scottish Borders, for 6 hours every week.

Currently the hours of work would be Tuesday 1pm-4pm and Friday 9.30am-12.30pm; hours may change on occasion. Hours of work may be negotiable.

Benefits

Flexibility and an excellent work/life balance. You can benefit from choosing your own hours of work, to suit around your schedule
Minimum rate of £10.90p/h plus mileage
23 days Annual Leave plus 6 Public Holidays
Both sessional and fixed hour contracts available
Part time or full time roles. Work during the day, in evenings, split shifts and weekends available
Funded SVQs, Deafblind Manual and British Sign Language courses. Various other training opportunities available.
Support to register with the SSSC and PVG scheme
Access to Health Assured plan and Wellbeing offers
We welcome drivers with own car or those happy to utilise public transport

Do you have excellent communication skills and want to make a difference in the lives of deafblind people?

Deafblind Scotland are recruiting Guide/Communicators to work across Scotland to support deafblind adults to live independent lives and maintain links within their communities.

Guide/Communicators support deafblind adults in the areas of communication, information and mobility.

At Deafblind Scotland we are committed to lifelong support and as our service users age there may be some elements of personal care required.

Whether you are already working in social care or looking for a career change please get in touch.

We require employees to have a satisfactory level of written English and effective communication skills to support individuals with hearing loss.

Full training in Guiding and Communication Tactics is provided. No experience necessary, but is beneficial.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 6 per week

Salary:
From £10.90 per hour

Benefits: