Communication Support Worker

We are recruiting 2 Communication Support Workers to join our Deaf Access Team based at our Roundhouse campus on a part-time basis. The team is well-established and comprises of highly skilled and experienced Communication Support Workers and Sign Language Interpreters who provide communication support to Deaf students within the College and local community. We also operate a communication support agency providing communication support to Deaf people in Derby and the surrounding areas., This is a 22.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year position. This role is very varied, and you'll be working with a wide range of D/deaf students using the full range of communication methods, including There are also ad-hoc events to get involved with throughout the year, such as open evenings and work placements and promoting Deaf Awareness Week to DCG colleagues.

To excel in this role, you'll be a people person who enjoys working with a range of people and building rapport quickly. You'll be joining a supportive, friendly team of CSWs who will encourage you to develop your communication & professional skills. You'll be qualified to Level 2 or above in BSL and have knowledge of the Equality Act 2010. You will have your Level 3 certificate in Communication Support for Deaf Learners, if you have Supporting Teaching and Learning as well that is desirable.

• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors - free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme