At a Glance
- Tasks: Support deaf clients with independent living skills and emotional well-being.
- Company: Join SignHealth, a deaf-led charity making a real difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, wellbeing days, and paid study leave.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the lives of deaf individuals with complex needs.
- Qualifications: Experience with deafness and mental health, or willingness to learn BSL.
The predicted salary is between 13.85 - 13.85 £ per hour.
Role: Specialist Support Worker (Male only)
Salary: £13.85 per hour (£28,808 per annum)
Location: Claridge Road, Manchester
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Sunday. 7 day shift pattern including sleep ins.
About the role
SignHealth is a deaf‑led charity committed to creating a future where there are no barriers to good health and well‑being for deaf people. The service at Claridge Road, Manchester supports clients who are deaf with complex needs and/or mental health conditions. As a key worker, you will support a specific client with independent living skills, emotional support, medication monitoring, and ensure safety, privacy and dignity in accordance with CQC regulations and organisational policies.
Qualifications
- Experience of working with varying degrees of deafness, including those who are culturally deaf British Sign Language (BSL) or a willingness to learn BSL
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions where diagnosis is complex and may present challenging behaviour
- Experience of working in supported living services or residential care services
Benefits
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro‑rated)
- 2 wellbeing days per year (pro‑rated)
- Company’s pension scheme with Standard Life from your first day of employment. Employer contribution amount: 6% of your salary, minimum employee contribution of 5%
- 5 days per year of paid study leave (CPD) (pro‑rated)
- Expenses policy allowing payments for items when working away from home
- 2x salary life assurance scheme (death in service)
- Fully funded BSL training
- Sick pay policy
- Equipment and furniture to work from home
- Refer a friend £200 voucher for both the referee and referrer
Equal Opportunity
We positively encourage applications from deaf people, disabled people, people of colour and people from the LGBT+ community. We will support all applicants along the journey of our recruitment process. Offers of work are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, Right to Work checks, satisfactory references and Medical Health clearance.
Specialist Support Worker (Male only) – Claridge Road, Manchester 40 hours employer: SignHealth
SignHealth is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of deaf children and young people. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and supportive work culture. Join us in our mission to enhance health education and empower the deaf community across England.
