Deaf Community Mission Outreach Worker

DEAF COMMUNITY MISSION OUTREACH WORKER

Working with the Deaf / Hard of hearing/ Deaf-blind communities in South-East Wales

This is a position offered in partnership between the Dioceses of Monmouth and Llandaff, and the South-East Wales Deaf Church Association

This is initially a 3-year post, lay or ordained

Salary: £27,000 for a 4-day week (£33,750 FTE)

Based primarily at home: hot-desk also available in Newport or Cardiff

We seek a native BSL user (or competent to CACDP level 3 or equivalent) aware of the life challenges inherent in being part of the Deaf/hard of hearing/Deaf-blind community. The key focus of the role is to develop new enterprises with the Deaf, cultivating partnerships with churches and secular bodies, including Deaf organisations. The role will also include working with churches to raise awareness of the Deaf Community and provide training, advice and support as necessary, and pro-active use of social media for contact with and support of the Deaf Community.

Closing date for applications:

July 24th (8am)

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check