Communication Support Worker

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.

Applicants must have British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 minimum.

We are recruiting 3 Communication Support Workers to join our Deaf Access Team based at our on a full-time and 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., 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.

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - actual salary £22,585
5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year x2 - actual salary £13,734
The working hours are generally 7.5 hours 8.00am-4.15pm. Days can be negotiated if successful at application stage., 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur) pro rata
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

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