About the role
We are seeking to appoint an Access Communication Support Worker to provide BSL support for children and young people who are Deaf or hearing impaired.
This position is countywide across Northamptonshire.
1 FTE ACSW, The salary is Grade G (£22557 - £23788), this is a full time salary. As this post is term time only, the salary will be pro rata.
What will you be doing?
This will involve working specifically in early years settings and with families in their homes to develop the signing and communication skills for children aged 0-4 yrs.
This will include developing a range of communication approaches, checking audiology equipment, and working closely with Teachers of the Deaf.
About you
A level 2 minimum BSL qualification is essential.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Jacqui Joseph on: 07912 186941.
Interviews will be held week beginning 22 May 2023.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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