British Sign Language Interpreter

Do you have experience of interpreting for Deaf people in the community and education? We have an opportunity for a BSL interpreter in our ASSIST team.

If you are a trainee BSL interpreter, we also welcome your application, and we will support you during your training in order to help you to achieve full registration.

ASSIST has a long history of providing a high-quality responsive service for people with sensory support needs in Staffordshire and its surrounds. Our Service is always moving forward and developing new ideas and ventures, whilst maintaining our core values.
Main Responsibilities

In this role you will provide interpreting and translation services for internal and external partners in a variety of settings including health, education, and legal/quasi-judicial contexts.

You will have access to CPD opportunities, a team of experienced and supportive colleagues, NRCPD membership, peer mentoring and professional supervision.

Qualified Interpreters on the out-of-hours rota are also entitled to Essential Car User allowance.

• Experience of working with Deaf people (young people and adults) in community and education settings


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Excellent communication skills
  
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Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

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Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire