Job vacancy – BSL Befriender

This job vacancy is advertised on behalf of Tina Kirwin-McGinley from the Manchester Sensory Support Service. Tina explains the job details below. If you are interested in this position but need help applying or if you do not currently have a DBS certificate, please contact our WAITE team. Our Employment Advisers can support you to apply for the job, to fill in the DBS form and WAITE can also pay for your DBS certificate.

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11 year old profoundly deaf boy is seeking a befriender to take him out for 1-2 hours every week.

Details: He lives in the Cheetham Hill area of Manchester. He likes swimming, playing cricket, visiting parks and new places. He uses BSL to communicate. His family speak Urdu and use signing with him. The person interested in the role must have BSL level 6 or have BSL as a first language. They must also have a current and advanced DBS certificate. Must enjoy playing games and visiting places. The rate of pay is £15 per hour of face-to-face contact. The parent will pay the right person directly and no tax will be incurred.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Tina from MSSS on 07739955648 by text or WhatsApp for more details.