Permanent
Based in Northwich, Chester or Macclesfield with travel across Cheshire, Flintshire & Wrexham
Full Time (37 hours), Part Time will be considered
Salary £24,800 per annum

As a result of increased investment within our social care department we are now looking to recruit a additional Sensory Support Officer to join the team.

We are a Disability Confident employer with vibrant offices in Macclesfield, Northwich and Chester. We offer various types of support related to sensory loss (sight/hearing loss) for people across Cheshire, Flintshire & Wrexham. Our values-based culture comes from our knowledge that the services we provide make a real difference to the people we support.

We are looking for professional & approachable individuals with a proactive attitude and the ability to work on their own initiative. In this post you will be
- Working with deaf clients and those with hearing loss, including visiting people in their own homes
- Completing assessments
- Offering person-centred support including providing information, signposting, giving practical/ emotional support to clients
- Providing advice on the use of specialist equipment that can support service users.

This position will involve regular travel in a wide geographical area; therefore a full driving licence & use of a vehicle are essential to the role. You may also be required to provide support in other geographical areas to cover emergencies.

You will be fully supported by an excellent programme of continuous training & development including training in British Sign Language. We also offer a range of other benefits including:
24 days rising to 29 days pro rata of annual leave, company sick pay, contributory pension scheme, access to enhanced role specific training, medicash health plan, cycle scheme.

Please visit the link below for the job description and person specification and to download and complete the DSN application form. Please send the completed application form, along with your CV to recruitment@dsnonline.co.uk

https://dsnonline.co.uk/news-events/sensory-support-officer-2/

At DSN we follow the Safer Recruitment protocols so this role is subject to receipt of 2 full satisfactory references and completion of an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing Date – Wednesday 13th November at 9.00am.

Please note that interviews for this role will be on Thursday 21st November and if shortlisted you will need to be available on this date.