(As the world does not stand in one place) Our company is constantly interested in receiving applications from qualified people to join our friendly staff.

Deaf Umbrella is a dynamic employment business offering their employees unique and stimulating working environments.
Deaf Umbrella only provides quality personnel. First impressions count. In order to achieve standards of best practice we concentrate on applicant selection and standard. All interviews are conducted face to face to ensure full understanding of each applicant. We take seriously the process of recruiting and retaining competent staff.

 You are your greatest asset. Put your time, effort and money into training, grooming, and encouraging your greatest asset.
Tom Hopkins

Person Specification

 ‘A valued position to be in’

• CACDP (signature) qualified to NVQ level 3 BSL or show evidence of commitment of working towards NVQ level 3 qualification
  
• Edexcel BTEC qualified CSW or Deaf Studies Degree holder
  
• Experience of supporting Deaf students within Further & Higher Education
  
• Understanding of support needs of Deaf people in educational/training settings
  
• A level English skills
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills at a variety of levels and proven ability to work with colleagues effectively
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in written format and keep accurate records
  
• Proven understanding of working boundaries and accountability; with the ability to analyse and reflect
  
• Understanding of the need to maintain regular training and evaluation

Application Forms can be requested by email to:
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or call

0844 264 0887

During office hours

This information is a snapshot of Deaf Umbrella's requirements of employees.  The list of requirements of the language service professional is not exhaustive and shall be enhanced upon at a later stage in the recruitment process.

All applications attract a Criminal Records Enhanced Check (CRB) Identity Check, Qualification Checks, Right to work in the UK and overseas checks.

Deaf Umbrella are also committed to the safe guarding of children and  vulnerable Adults and therefore offer free training during induction.

Equal Opportunity
The equal opportunity policy of Deaf Umbrella is that in the recruitment, selection, education and assessment of staff, the only consideration must be that the individual meets, or is likely to meet the requirements of the post.

The requirements being met, no employee will be discriminated against on the basis of their sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality (within current legislation), disability, marital status, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs on matters such as religion and politics.

What our staff say about us..

Thank you for all your support and advice, you have shown me how to believe in my judgment and guided me through a maze of information. 

I see that I am making a difference and its good!

Joanne

Thank you for everything you have given me; including my confidence.  You need to gain experience to become a good interpreter and you have guided me through with realism and understanding. 

You have always supported me with any issues I have wanted to address by providing training and showing me how to develop support strategies.  I am looking forward to my next step to interpreter status and will miss you.  I hope everyone walks your way when they start out.  Thanks once again. Paula

I have enjoyed my time working with you, being part of the team.  I have benefited and grown through Staff Development even if the evening sessions were difficult to make on time!  It took me a while to realise the importance of feedback; you value this so highly.  I am now unable to complete a booking without evaluating my performance and critical thinking.  You are right; you do have to be a master in your own language before you can interpret into another.  My A Level English course starts soon.. thanks for everything.  I will keep in touch.  Steve

Firstly a humungus thank you, what's it been? around 2 1/2 years? and in that time I've enjoyed the variety of work, the people I have met and worked with along the way. The clients, the situations, each and every one of them along with Deaf Umbrella have assisted in moulding me into the Communicator I am today. The experiences you gave me, were interesting, challenging and were never the same and by adapting to these situations it has taken me out of my 'safe comfort zone' and has made me a more confident Communicator and individual.  I would and did recommend you to a friend and I'd happily do it again!  Christine