Part Time Hourly Paid Communication Support Worker

£19.95 per hour plus £3.00 per hour holiday pay

Hours: Various
Contract Type: Temporary until 30 June 2025

Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.

We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us!

The Role

The College has an extensive system of Learning Support that operates across the whole College. There is an inclusive approach for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

As Communication Support Worker you will be supporting students to attend their timetabled classes, work placement and other College activities.

What are we looking for?

You will have sound knowledge and understanding of issues facing disabled people as well as experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds. You will also possess a level 3 BSL qualification or equivalent. With excellent organisation and record keeping skills you will be able to form effective and professional working relationships and work in a variety of different learning environments. As an individual you will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and be willing to work flexibly.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

Salary band: £19.95 per hour, plus £3.00 per hour holiday pay

Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses

Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices

A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon

Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.

Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce . Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.

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