Hayfield offers an extensive range of support services to Deaf people with additional care needs such as Mental
Health issues and / or Learning Disabilities. Help make a positive difference to peoples’ lives. We offer a
safe, therapeutic and facilitating environment which encourages individuals to achieve personal fulfilment and
an enhanced level of independence. This challenging post requires the applicant to have relevant care experience
combined with a positive value base, offering an enthusiastic and compassionate approach.
You will join the Team in becoming a vital role in supporting and enabling people who are Deaf (and have learning
disabilities, mental health needs, autism, physical disabilities, communication difficulties) either in their
own homes within the Care at Home Project, Day support service and Residential care homes to fulfil their life,
acquire new skills and live as independently as possible. As well as day to day practical support, this will
include supporting people to get out and about in their community, have opportunities for lifelong learning and
maintain their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
Hayfield operates within a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do.
What people who use Hayfield services want:
- to support them with their daily planning, establish routines. Personal care, meal planning, shopping,
housework, medication management etc
- to be supported with any medical needs, such as attending
appointment with them
- to be supported to understand things, make informed decisions, express their
preferences, know their rights, world affairs, have a voice
- to keep active and busy (sports, dance, art,
puzzles, walks, days out, holidays) and lead a full and rich life within their community
- to socialise
well, maintain and build quality and valued relationships
- to involve the people that matter most in
their lives in the design of their personal support plan
- to provide emotional and behavioural support
and keep them safe
- to find and facilitate learning opportunities whether through education, experiential
learning etc
- to assist with money matters and personal administration
Organisational benefits
- 33 to 41 days annual leave, depending on length of service
- Occupational sick pay after your first year
of service
- Excellent & extensive training opportunities, including SVQ 3 level
- Learning a
new language – BSL Level 2
- Competitive hourly rates, including festive enhancement rates
- Choice
of pension scheme with employer contribution
- Fixed rota patterns each 3 weeks
- Access to a
confidential employee counselling service
- Supportive team members & managers
- Inclusive
culture
Hayfield offers comprehensive training and development, however, knowledge of Deafness, British Sign Language and SVQ
Level 2 or equivalent is desired.
Planned rota includes day within Day Support, day & evening within Group Care Homes & Care at Home / Housing
Support settings. All support services work together to coordinate a responsive and person-centred service.
Posts are subject to PVG Scheme / update, two written references and registration with SSSC.
Previous experience working in social care sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal
candidate is someone with a caring nature, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Full training and support with regards to your professional development will be provided.