Support worker position with British Sign Language level two requirement. Job reference – DH13169
| Company: | Dundee carers centre |
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| Salary: | from £17 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Dundee, DD1 2HB |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Nov 2026 |
Summary
13 Hours per week.
4 hours 20 minutes over a Tuesday, Wednesday and a Friday, with a level of flexibility.
Based in Dundee.
Hourly rate - £17 per hour
I am supporting a gentleman who is looking for a support worker with a British sign language level two minimum. The gentleman is deaf and communicates soley with British Sign language and no speech. He lives independently, has epilepsy and can often have seizures. We are looking for someone to support him to go out in the community, go shopping and be able to enjoy his hobbies such as bowling and going into town. He is completely mobile and has good mobility. He is a nice, friendly person who is looking for support to enjoy his life. He enjoys using the computer, playing online games, outdoor bowling, getting outdoors on a nice day, possibly attending the gym and he enjoys looking at holidays.
He is a loving cat owner, so it is important the candidate is happy to work in a home with a cat.
Main duties will include:
• Supporting with travelling to medical appointments and making sure the interpreter is there. There is no requirement with this role to be the interpreter at medical appointments, but to assist travelling to and from them, and making sure the arranged interpreter is there before the appointment starts.
• Support with booking medical appointments.
• Supporting with going shopping and reading labels.
• Supporting to go out into the community including bus travel.
• Although personal care is not a requirement with this role, the candidate is required to be in the home while he is showering in case a seizure should happen.
• Check medication weekly.
Please only apply for this position if you have British sign language level two minimum.
To apply, please send a CV to dianne.hutton@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk
Closing date – Tuesday 10th November 2026.
Essential requirements
We are looking for a candidate who is calm, can support with seizures, has a good nature, is honest and reliable.