Current Opportunities 

BSL Plus are looking for a professional British Sign Language Communication Support Assistant to join our team. ​

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The successful candidate will be assigned daily bookings working alongside multiple Deaf clients in various settings.  

 

We are seeking somebody who is autonomous, professional, ambitious, and willing.  

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The Role of a BSL CSA: 

1. To enable equality of access to information and education, to meet the needs of learners.

2. To empower the learner by the CSA’s use of a range of appropriate strategies of support, encouraging the development of the individual learner within educational, social, linguistic and cultural contexts.

3. To consider the needs of the learner within the context of their peer group, and to provide appropriate communication strategies, from a range of skills, helping to facilitate successful integration of the group.

4. To provide access to a range of learning materials using appropriate communication methods to match the needs of the individual learner.

5. To respond to all communication requirements that may arise in the learning environment and with Assistive Technologies, and to implement, review and adapt strategies as necessary.

6. To enable and empower learners to discuss their own learning requirements with teaching staff and other professionals.

7. To provide Deaf Awareness training, advice and guidance for teaching staff and/or peer group and to involve the learners whenever possible. Provide training to front of house staff also.

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Applicants must have the following: 

 

• Minimum BSL Level 3 Certification (or currently studying such) Essential

• Experience as working as a CSW (Communication Support Worker) Preferred

• Clean Driving License & Business Insurance Cover Essential

• Own car complete with MOT, service, and break-down cover 

• An up-to-date DBS no older than 3 years Preferred

• You need to reside in Berkshire / Buckinghamshire area Essential

• A willingness to excel in this chosen field and to consistently maintain professionalism.  

• References 

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£13.00 to £15.00 per hour (experience depending)

Mileage paid for

Private Health Care upon probation completion 

Training such as future BSL and DeafBlind course paid for! (upon completion of probation)

Fantastic team and company annual events

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