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  • BSL Deaf Services Interpreting Agency Co Ordinator at Positive Signs
    BSL Deaf Services Interpreting Agency Co Ordinator at Positive Signs
    25 days ago
    £30000 yearly
    Full-time
    Upminster

    Positive Signs is growing — and we are looking for an experienced, highly organised, and people-focused BSL / Deaf and Interpreting Services Coordinator to join our expanding in-house team. As a respected Deaf-led organisation, Positive Signs delivers high-quality BSL interpreting, Communication Support Workers (CSWs), Deaf Inclusion services, ClickBSL, and wider communication support solutions across the UK for individuals, businesses, and public sector organisations. This exciting role sits at the heart of our operations, coordinating services, supporting enquirers and clients, liaising with a huge number of BSL Interpreters and freelance professionals, in addition to allocating jobs to our in house team and ensuring bookings are delivered smoothly, professionally, and with a strong commitment to Deaf inclusion and accessibility. This is a fast-paced, varied, and rewarding position suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, managing multiple priorities, and building strong working relationships with a wide range of people. We are looking for someone who: • Has excellent organisation and communication skills and is an all rounder, • Thrives in a busy, team-focused environment in a supportive team, • Is confident liaising with new and existing clients, interpreters, CSWs, freelancers, and all enquirers end to end, ensuring requirements are met and delivered on site or remotely, • Has a proactive, professional, and solutions-focused approach and able to prioritise each day, • Can manage multiple live bookings and changing priorities with accuracy and attention to detail, • Shares our passion for Deaf inclusion, accessibility, and high-quality service delivery across Positive Signs Essential: • Minimum BSL Level 3 Signature qualifications preferred, • Experience dealing with phone, SMS and emails, on booking systems, CRM platforms, scheduling tools, and calendars, • Strong IT and digital / video communication skills, • Excellent written English and communication skills, • Ability to work under pressure and manage all bookings from enquiry through to completion, • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Previous experience within a Deaf-led, interpreting, accessibility, recruitment, education, social care, or support organisation would be a significant advantage. Why join Positive Signs? • Work within a respected and growing Deaf-led organisation, • Be part of exciting developments including our own development and community based services as well as our own VRS service, - ClickBSL, • Hybrid and flexible working opportunities available, • Opportunities for career progression and further BSL development, • Full-time and part-time opportunities considered, • Combination of Upminster or Writtle ( Essex ) office-based meetings and work from home, • Support meaningful Deaf-led and community-based projects, • Join an ambitious, supportive, and forward-thinking team, • Salary negotiable depending on experience We strongly encourage experienced and committed to applications, All interviews will be BSL / English friendly at Upminster office, after a phone / video chat Ready to join us? Do you meet the criteria above ? Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Graduate Benefits: • Language training provided, • Private medical insurance, • Work from home Work Location: Hybrid remote plus in Upminster RM14 2UN

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  • Childminder Assistant
    Childminder Assistant
    1 month ago
    £13–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    Erith

    Job Description Childminder Assistant (part-time) Job Title: Childminder Assistant (Variable Hours) Reports to: Peace Nweke Location: 38 West Street, DA8 1AF. Erith. Purpose of the Role To support the Childminder in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop through play, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. • Main Duties and Responsibilities – To drop children and pick them up from school., • Care and Support Assist with meeting children’s individual care needs, including feeding, toileting, and nappy changing., • Help children with daily routines such as meals, naps, and hygiene. Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and social skills., • Play and Learning Support the Childminder in planning and leading age-appropriate play, learning, and creative activities., • Engage with children in play to promote language, communication, and early learning., • Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities, outings, and group play. Safety and Safeguarding., • Help to maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment at all times., • Follow health and safety procedures, including risk assessments. Ensure safeguarding and child protection policies are followed, and immediately report any concerns to the Childminder., • Communication and Teamwork Work closely with the Childminder to ensure the smooth running of the setting., • Communicate effectively with children, the Childminder, and parents when required. Respect confidentiality at all times., • Professional Development Attend mandatory training (e.g. safeguarding, first aid, food hygiene) as required., • Keep up to date with policies, procedures, and guidance provided by the Childminder. Person Specification - • A genuine interest in working with children. Reliable, flexible, and able to work variable hours. Friendly, patient, and caring nature., • Good communication and teamwork skills. Willingness to undertake training and development., • This role is offered on a variable hour’s basis, with competitive pay (from12.71p/h), terms and condition as outlined in the Contract of Employment.

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