Location: | Derby |
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Salary: | £25,167 pa, pro rata, actual salary £13,090 |
Hours: | Part Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 27th August 2024 |
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Closes: | 8th September 2024 |
Specific Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Previous Applicants Need Not Apply
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.
The Opportunity
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.
About you
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.
The Benefits
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that as salary is agreed upon appointment and is based on your skills, experience and qualifications, this role may be ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Please consult the Home Office website for further information, and to establish if you would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.
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