BSL Support and Development Worker
Salary: £31,067 - £31,586 pro rata
Hours: 23 hours per week
Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle
About this opportunity
Northwest Supported Living Service are seeking a caring, compassionate & enthusiastic individual support a deaf gentleman with Learning Disabilities in his own home & in his local community of Carlisle. The work can be challenging but highly rewarding and the support provided can make a real difference to his life. This is a specialist British Sign Language Support and Development Worker post. This is a 23 hour a week post. The hours will be worked over a 24-hour period, seven days a week and will include week ends and involve sleep in duties.
What can we offer you!
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 15th November 2024
Interview date: TBC
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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