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d/Deaf Support Worker
d/Deaf Support Worker – Full-Time Role
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are looking for confident d/Deaf Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Position Overview
You’ll be working a full-time contract (37.5 hours per week) with 12-hour shifts, covering days, nights, and weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury Dunes.
Role Details
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Your role will involve working with male and female service users on one of our high-priority Adult wards, supporting individuals with:
- Learning disability
- Autism
- Various mental health issues
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Critical Requirement: Native British Sign Language (BSL) usage or a minimum Signature Level 2 qualification (due to deaf service provision).
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Successful applicants will be required to complete a 3-week full-time induction before starting:
- Monday to Friday (9am – 5pm)
About Cygnet Bury Dunes
Cygnet Bury Dunes provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services, including:
- Specialist deaf services
- Emergency admission services
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Facilities at the site:
- Private bedrooms with en-suite facilities
- Communal spaces:
- Gym
- Laundry
- Occupational therapy kitchen
- Therapy garden and woodland walkways (connecting to the Elton Reservoir)
Key Responsibilities (Your Day-to-Day)
Care & Support Essentials
- Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all service users, patients, and residents
- Provide guidance and encouragement through both physical and emotional support
- Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way
Practical & Medical Support
- Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required
- Ensure safeguarding at all times
Environmental Care
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for everyone
Person Specification (What You Are)
- Genuinely driven by a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
- An excellent communicator and a strong team player
- Sensitive, intuitive, and energetic, with the ability to create a trusting, stimulating, and varied environment
- Committed to helping empower and support service-user independence
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Why Join Cygnet?
Here’s what we offer successful candidates:
Development & Learning
- Opportunity to undertake further learning through our excellent apprenticeship scheme
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
- Flexible working hours
- Option for overtime
- Salary: £13.15 per hour
Support & Professional Growth
- Regular coaching and appraisal
- Expert supervision and peer support
- Enhanced mental health and disability awareness training
Employee Benefits
- Employee discount savings scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
Critical Note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Need Support?
Please get in touch if you require a BSL Translation for this role.
Next Steps
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