Job Introduction
BSL Interpreter within the Adult Services Sensory Needs Service.
Based in the Adult Sensory Needs Service at Morley Street Resource Centre, Bradford BD7 1BB.
We appreciate your interest in working with Bradford Council. Here in Bradford, great things happen. A vibrant community, innovative businesses, and institutions make up our large, young, and diverse city. At the heart of the north, the district possesses unmatched potential, a growing pipeline of talent, and an exceptional quality of life. A thriving urban district with award-winning public realm, but two-thirds rural, with beautiful landscapes, and open spaces on its doorstep, the district offers opportunities for leisure and lifestyle.
A dynamic cultural sector is central to Bradford's vision for social and economic inclusion. There is an impressive cultural heritage in the district as well as a diverse and exciting contemporary offer with world-class writers, filmmakers, musicians, artists, and foodies.
- We are looking to recruit a British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter to support Bradford residents’ communication needs when they engage with Bradford Council and other partner organisations’. You will support the delivery of Bradford’s vision by providing fluent BSL interpreting skills across different organisational and professional settings. We are looking for someone who is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for Deaf people within our district and for someone who is keen to learn new skills, whilst working in a variety of settings.
This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city. The main responsibilities of the post are:
- To provide BSL Interpretation for the Deaf community.
- To assist with mail reading activity and translation of video messages received from the public.
- To maintain and develop interpreting skills and undergo training as appropriate.
- To liaise with social work colleagues where there may be issues of duty of care for service users and professionals.
- Assist and support BSL Coordinator assisting with bookings and enquiries
- British Sign Language (BSL) experience must have included interpreting in a variety of settings.
Benefits at Bradford Council:
- The induction process, mentoring, and support of experienced colleagues.
- Support professional development through training.
- Bradford City Council encourages flexibility.
- Generous annual leave allowances.
- Bradford Council offers travel benefits for various modes of transport that are available to employees.
- Fantastic Corporate Clubactive gym discount.
Our recently introduced employee benefits and shopping discounts scheme ‘Vivup’.
The platform gives you access to:
- Exclusive shopping discounts
- 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Free will writing.
An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be undertaken for this post. You will be required to provide proof of registration with one of the recognised BSL/Eng interpreting professional bodies (NRPCD/RBSLI)
The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.
The criteria under Special Knowledge and Experience on the Job Profile, which is shown in this advert, outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.
For further details please contact Pete Nevison on 07974 894497 or Sarah Poole on 07966779899, or at: Peter.nevison@bradford.gov.uk or sarah.poole@bradford.gov.uk
An Enhanced Disclosure check withBarred List will be undertaken for this post.
Employee Offer
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Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
