BSL / British Sign Language Carer Support Worker in Wandsworth, London
Job Type Full Time Part Time Temporary
Location Wandsworth
Area London, England Salary £15.00 – £20.00 p/h
Start Date ASAP
Advertiser Nursing Direct
Telephone 0330 056 6000 Job Ref NDHL19102026b Description
Nursing Direct is seeking a BSL Trained Healthcare Assistant / Care Support Worker to join a dedicated care team providing 1:1 support for a young person accessing the community and completing daily activities and tasks. Communicating through BSL.
This is a rewarding, part-time role suited to someone who is confident, committed, and passionate about supporting young individuals in a person-centred way.
Key Responsibilities
Provide support when waking up during the night
Support engagement in activities and daily routines
Promote independence, dignity, and emotional wellbeing
Monitor and respond appropriately to behavioural needs
Follow personalised care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
Maintain safeguarding, infection control, and compliance standards
Essential requirements:
BSL (Basic sign language)
Medication trained
Gastrostomy trained
PEG (feed in the day/PRN meds at night)
Minimum 6 months UK experience in a similar support role
Calm, confident, and compassionate approach
Enhanced DBS (issued within the last year or registered on the Update Service)
Safeguarding Level 3 (preferred)
What we offer:
Competitive pay rate of £15 per hour to £20 per hour
Part-time, weekday day shifts (Tuesday–Friday)
Consistent hours and structured support setting
Ongoing support from a friendly and dedicated team
Opportunities for further training and development
If you are an experienced Support Worker looking for a meaningful, community-based role with regular weekday hours, we would love to hear from you.
If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant / Care Support Worker with BSL skills and a passion for delivering exceptional person-centred care, we'd love to hear from you.
Nursing Direct is a UK-based agency. We are only able to consider candidates currently living in the UK with valid Right to Work. We do not offer visa sponsorship and cannot accept applicants on 20-hour Student or Skilled Worker VISAs.
Nursing Direct is committed to safeguarding both adults and children. All successful candidates will be required to meet our compliance standards and complete ongoing safeguarding training as part of their role.
