Support Worker - Deaf Community Services in Blackburn inBlackburn PUBLISHED FRI 7 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£13.85 per hour
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Cygnet rWa3O3kA6
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Support colleagues at Cygnet’s new Deaf community step‑down service in Blackburn, delivering hands‑on care and rehabilitation for d/Deaf men with mental health needs. This full‑time role (42 hrs/week) works on a mixed shift rota of 3–4 x 12‑hour shifts, paying £13.85 per hour. You’ll use native BSL or Signature Level 2 daily to empower service users, assist with medical and welfare needs, maintain a safe, homely environment in a small five‑bed setting (Vincent Court), and help people progress from inpatient care back into independent life. Enhanced DBS is required; video applications are accepted.
This role particularly suits compassionate carers who sign or are willing to train in BSL, and who want meaningful, visible impact within a close‑knit team. Cygnet offers apprenticeships, regular coaching, flexible working with overtime opportunities, and a range of staff benefits — ideal for someone balancing family and work while building a long‑term career in mental health. Find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application.
This role particularly suits compassionate carers who sign or are willing to train in BSL, and who want meaningful, visible impact within a close‑knit team. Cygnet offers apprenticeships, regular coaching, flexible working with overtime opportunities, and a range of staff benefits — ideal for someone balancing family and work while building a long‑term career in mental health. Find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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