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Personal Assistant for Deaf BSL Users - Deaf Community Independence CIC - Leicester

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Deaf Community Independence CIC (DCI) is a small non profit company supporting Deaf people lead active healthy lives, promoting independence, empowerment and reducing isolation.


Location

  • Warwickshire
  • Hinckley

Hours

  • 10 - 20 hours per week - non contracted
  • Can be flexible days each week to suit applicant and clients
  • Possibility of hours increasing in the near future as the company grows

Hourly rate

  • £13.00 - £13.50

Experience

  • Experience and /or an interest in supporting Deaf adults access the community
  • Have an invested interest in supporting Deaf people’s independence

Skills

  • Have an understanding of barriers within the Deaf community and be confident to challenge discrimination
  • Can have a flexible attitude while supporting Deaf people within the community
  • Be willing to accompany to health appointments, Council/benefit appointments etc (BSL interpreters will be present)
  • Have basic I.T knowledge
  • To have an awareness of professional boundaries
  • To be able to work closely with, and handover client information to other staff and DCI Directors
  • Would need to be a British Sign Language user

Personal attributes

  • Can use initiative and can ‘think outside the box'
  • Happy to undertake a DBS check
  • To apply to ATW (if required)
  • Be patient and understanding
  • Have an open mind
  • Be a car owner and travel within the Warwickshire and Hinckley area
  • To have a willingness to accompany Deaf adults on a day trip - museums, theme parks, zoo, tourist attractions

Responsibilities

  • To meet Deaf clients in a variety of settings; their home, in the community, at an appointment
  • Support clients with accessing services; health appointments, independent living skills, booking health appointments, ensuring clients are safe, raise complaints
  • To enjoy your job. Enjoy learning and developing in your role and work in a small intimate team with support around you

Expected start date: asap (dependent on references and DBS)


Please send your CV, alongside a covering letter or BSL video

  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Part-time
  • Schedule
    Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm some weekends for day trips
  • Salary
    £13 – £13.5 hourly
  • Benefits
    day trips expenses
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Deaf Community Independence (DCI) is a non-profit organisation committed to supporting Deaf adults living within the community and improving their quality of life, encouraging empowerment and independence.

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