Position Overview & Specifications

Deaf Community Independence CIC (DCI) is a small non profit company supporting Deaf people lead active healthy lives, promoting independence and reducing isolation.

Location

Warwickshire

Hours

Flexible / Ad Hoc position to cover annual leave & sickness.
10 hours for a 2 week block; 5 hours each week
Possibility of a more permanent position in the future
Freelance position

Hourly rate

£12.50 - £14.00

Experience

Experience in PA / Support work or similar
Would need to be confident BSL user
Have experience of working with a variety of Deaf BSL Users
Experience of supporting Deaf people’s independence

Skills

Can be flexible in different situations, E.G mental health scenarios, Learning difficulties/disabilities
Be able to translate basic correspondence for clients and possibly accompany to health appointments
Basic I.T knowledge
Understands risks associated with vulnerable adults and PA work
Understands safeguarding procedures
Have any awareness of professional boundaries
Be able to handover information to DCI Directors

Personal attributes

Can use initiative and can ‘think outside the box'
Happy to undertake a DBS check
Be patient and understanding
Have an open mind to complex situations

Responsibilities

To meet Deaf clients in a variety of settings; their home, in the community, at an appointment,
Support clients with accessing services; health appointments, independent living skills, booking health appointments, ensuring clients are safe,
Will be required to have own work mobile to use during client visits
Be able to meet clients on a prearranged date and time in an area of their choice
Be able to support clients within their allocated hours

Job Type: Freelance

Salary: £12.50-£14.00 per hour

Benefits: