Community Liaison (UK) Sign Language Interactions Ltd

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Company Summary

SignVideo by Sorenson is committed to providing round-the-clock communication access, available 24/7, all year long. Now that the BSL Act has been enacted, we are proud to have made Emergency Services accessible in BSL to the Deaf community since the inception of 999 BSL on 17th June 2022. Our ongoing efforts are to bolster our 999 BSL team, which prides itself on diversity and representation of all the communities we serve. We are delighted to present the SignVideo SignDirectory to the community, which includes many businesses, facilitating barrier-free communication for the Deaf community

Role Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Community Liaison to promote the SignVideo and 999 BSL service in the Deaf community by providing support, information and give presentations to different organisations, community groups and within the education sector. This role also extends to organising activity programs at events, workshops and conferences while working closely with the Community Outreach Manager

Job Title: Community Liaison

Hours: 37.5 hours per week/Full Time

Report to: Community Outreach Manager

Department: Community Engagement

Salary: £22,000- £27,000

Job Start: ASAP

Application Closing Date: 12/04/2024

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Due to the volume of expected applications, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Promote the SignVideo and 999 BSL service
• Providing presentations to existing and potential users
• Providing information and support in installing and using SignVideo apps
• Collect feedback from the Deaf communities on services
• Contacting and providing information/workshops to local Deaf communities on our services
• Work with other members of the team in delivering the goals and working within the ethos of the aims and objectives of the company
• Represent SignVideo by Sorenson at appropriate meetings and community events
• Provide accessible information to assist with use and development of the service
• Carry out additional duties as appropriate as and when requested by your line manager

Experience:

Essential:

• Needs to be enthusiastic, collaborative and flexible
• Able to communicate in British Sign Language
• Experience with working in the Deaf community

Desirable:

• Full working driving license can be advantageous
• Experience in presenting workshops and community events
• Experience in PowerPoint – Presentation
• Strong networking skills with Deaf and BSL organisations and schools

We can offer you:

• Vitality Private Health Insurance

• 32 days A/L (Including Bank holiday), increasing to 33 days after 2 years

• Cycle Scheme

• Tech Scheme

• Workplace Pension

• British Sign Language Level 1, 2 & 3

• Life Relevancy Plan

• Company Sick Pay

• We Care Service

We are Equal Opportunities Employer

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a successful company. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of any protected characteristics from the Equality Act (2010). We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

Disclaimer:

This position has access to highly confidential, sensitive information relating to the employees, customers and technologies of Sorenson Communications and CaptionCall. It is essential that applicant possesses the requisite integrity to maintain the information in strictest confidence.