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SalaryFull Time, Permanent
An opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker to join a motivated and dynamic team.
Are you an enthusiastic individual who would like to work in a highly committed team to provide support to Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing people?
This role will involve working face to face with Deaf Deafblind and hard of Hearing people including those with complex communication needs.
It is essential that you have excellent communication skills including a current working ability to communicate in British Sign Language.
It is also essential that you have experience of working with Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing people.
As a Support Worker you will provide skilful and effective support to individuals to develop their skills and therefore increase their independence and improve their quality of life.
You will carry out assessments to create and follow support plans to work with individuals towards achieving their goals using a psychologically informed approach and working with other professionals from a range of agencies.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Kathryn Bee on kathryn.bee@bristol.gov.uk or telephone number 01173533322 or mobile number for text messages 07827306215. Video calls for information in BSL for Deaf applicants can be arranged with by making contact via email or text message.
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
