Communication Support Worker (Redeployment 21600)
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Job Summary
Grade 4
30 Hours/5 days per week Term time only
Fixed term post
We are committed to flexible working. To view the types of flexible or part time working available for this role please see the Job and Person Profile.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Suffolk County Council (SCC) Sensory and Physical Service as a BSL Communication Support Worker within Services for Deaf Children and Young People (CYP). This role is county wide.
Opening introduction
Do you have recent experience of supporting Deaf children or young people through British Sign Language
Are you a skilled communicator in British Sign Language
Would you like to work in an incredibly varied challenging and rewarding role
Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of Deaf children and young people in Suffolk
Your role
The Sensory and Physical Service is seeking to recruit a BSL Communication Support worker to provide access to education and communication in social contexts.
Your responsibilities
You will work alongside teachers of the Deaf communication support workers and other school staff to make the curriculum and all communication in school accessible.
You will translate between BSL and English within the classroom and in social situations.
You will need
British Sign language (See JPP Job profile)
Experience of supporting d/Deaf young people and making learning accessible.
To be deaf aware and understanding of the needs of a deaf learner.
The team
Services for Deaf Children and Young People are part of the Sensory and Physical service within the Specialist Education Service (SES). We work closely with the other teams within the Sensory and Physical service as well as the wider teams within SES.
We have a large team of specialists who are highly committed to d/Deaf children and young people in Suffolk and their families. We embrace our work with our many schools and education settings from Early Years to Post 16 empowering them to work within their varied communities.
We are a friendly energetic and committed team. We are supportive of each other and thrive on the difference we can make to children and young people and their families in our county.
We will offer you
- Access to continuing professional development offered within Specialist Education Services.
- On-going mentoring and support from colleagues within services for Deaf CYP and the resource base Teachers of the Deaf.
Travelling requirements for your role
- Infrequent Travel -We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate and engage but on occasions there may be a requirement for you to travel using reasonable and suitable means available to you.
Please read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) RECRUITMENT ADVISOR TO INSERT LINK TO JPP before you apply for this job.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Andrea Carron on (Phone or Text)
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven ... View more
