support worker
Responsibility
- provide BSL support to Creative services team leader at the office as well as on site, media productions, meetings, and events
- full-time/PAYE Monday to Friday – 40 hours
- assist with all written communication through emails and reports and social media content
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- ensure effective communication at all times
- collaborate with staff, producers, presenters, directors, and content creators to ensure the seamless integration of BSL in our media projects
- stay updated on the latest BSL and accessibility standards to maintain high-quality services
- british Sign Language Support Worker
- location
- company based in Upminster, Essex, with work locations anywhere within reasonable travelling distance
- about Positive Signs
- we manage and provide ongoing delivery of support, utilising Disabled Students Allowance and Access to Work
- description
- purpose
- at Positive Signs, British Sign Language is our business. We are a Deaf-led company providing a customised range of services within a customer-driven environment
- provide a wide range of BSL / English support in person and remotely
- to undertake bookings as required, relevant to experience and skillset and reasonable
- maintain records of assignments in working diary provided, and complete a timesheet for certain tasks
- intervene appropriately to assist communication or to correct errors misunderstanding and culturally mediate to resolve communication difficulties
- travelling distances
- ensure there is a constant smooth communication flow for clients
Requirements
- proficiency in British Sign Language at a minimum of Level 3 or equivalent preferred
- previous experience as a BSL Communication Support Worker in a media or entertainment environment is preferred
- strong interpersonal and communication skills
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- A commitment to promoting inclusivity and accessibility in media
- reliable, punctual and flexible
- sensitivity and understanding
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- team Player
- able to manage, prioritise and organise own workload as required
- information and Knowledge – Information Processing
- able to work to tight deadlines
- familiar with web-based access software including Zoom and Facetime
- salary
- payment will be £ 27.000 per annum
- this post attracts benefits and 25 days annual leave
- are you a skilled Communication Support Worker with a passion for the media industry? We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Creative team to make a significant impact on the accessibility and inclusivity of our media services
- positive Signs Ethos
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- community & Social Service
- Community & Social Service
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