Support Worker - Deaf Community Services in Blackburn inBlackburn PUBLISHED FRI 7 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

£13.85 per hour PERMANENT

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Support Worker – Deaf Community Services in Blackburn supporting d/Deaf adults with mental health needs inside a new five‑bed step‑down community setting. This permanent, full‑time role (42 hours per week) works across a mixed shift pattern of 3–4 x 12‑hour shifts and centres on delivering hands‑on care, welfare and safeguarding while empowering service users to progress towards independent living. You will work closely with the multi‑disciplinary team at Cygnet Bury Dunes, assist with medical and daily living needs, report on welfare, and use British Sign Language (native BSL or Signature Level 2 minimum) to communicate effectively with profoundly, severely or partially deaf people.

This position is ideal for carers who want meaningful, high‑impact work and career development. Cygnet offers training, an apprenticeship scheme, regular coaching, peer supervision and staff benefits including pension, employee discounts and Cycle to Work — all listed via NHS Jobs and featured on jobsincare.com. Successful applicants will need an enhanced DBS and may be supported to gain Signature BSL accreditation if required. Click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to apply; the vacancy is also shown on jobsincare.com.

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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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