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4th November 2016

Personal Communication Assistant (PCA) / Trainee Interpreter

£15,373 p/a rising to £15,873 p/a after 6 month probation
Based in Northwich
37 hours per week
Monday–Friday some evenings and weekends as required

Can you communicate in British Sign Language?

Join our team! Our charity provides a wide range of support services to D/deaf people across Cheshire and the surrounding area.

We are looking for a PCA to provide an efficient & confidential communication/translation service for D/deaf members of staff & Community using British Sign Language.

Involves translating telephone calls, reading & translating written text & note?taking during training courses/meetings & gaining Interpreting Experience in appropriate settings.

Can you show us how you would support our service users with the confidentiality, dignity and respect they have a right to expect?

If you have the right values for our organisation, you will be supported by a programme of continuous training & development. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please download a job description & application form via the Careers page – click here.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide two satisfactory employment references.

We Offer:
24 days per annum holidays + Bank Holidays, Company Sick Pay, Contributory pension scheme*, Training & Development Opportunities, Childcare Voucher Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme*, Gym Membership* & more! (* subject to qualifying criteria).

Closing Date 16th November 2016
Interview Date 24th November 2016

Please note you will receive an email invitation by 21st November 2016 if you have been shortlisted to attend an interview.

 

(Please note: This is a paid advertisement by Deafness Support Network)

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