JOB TITLE: Communication Support Worker
Part Time, Term Time Only
4 Days Per Week
6 Hours Per Day
Ideal Start Date: 1st September 2026
LOCATION: Team Domenica Sites
This role will be based predominantly in Brighton. Depending on their roles, our staff can be required to work in a range of different sites, including our main training centre, enrichment site, training cafes and employer’s premises.
JOB SUMMARY
The Communication Support Worker (CSW) plays a key role in enabling deaf candidates to access all aspects of Team Domenica life, both academically and socially. This role involves providing tailored communication support, adapting materials, and facilitating effective interaction between candidates, staff, and therapists. The CSW works collaboratively with teams to ensure the curriculum is delivered in an accessible way, offering guidance on communication strategies and supporting the development of inclusive learning environments.
The post holder will contribute to candidate reviews, monitor individual progress, and maintain accurate daily logs. They will also support the creation and modification of learning resources, including transcribing video content and preparing materials suited to the needs of specific deaf candidates. As part of the wider team, the role requires active participation in team meetings, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring consistent, high‑quality support across the provision. The CSW will also provide appropriate assistance during examinations and assessments in line with awarding body guidelines.
REPORTING
LINE MANAGER: To be agreed
LINE REPORTS: To be agreed
RESPONSIBILITIES
This list should not be regarded as exclusive or exhausted as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities in line with their role
- To support candidate with communication and facilitating their overall access to college life.
- To offer support appropriate to the candidate.
- To liaise closely with staff and therapists regarding the delivery of the curriculum, advising as appropriate on the modification and differentiation of the learning environment, materials and delivery styles.
- To advise staff and therapists on appropriate communication strategies when working with deaf candidates.
- To provide appropriate support to candidates during examinations and assessments, according to guidelines issued by the awarding bodies.
- To transcribe videos and prepare learning materials appropriate to the needs of specific deaf candidates.
- To contribute to the candidate review procedure as requested.
- To work effectively as a member of the CSW team, maintaining confidentiality and feeding back as appropriate.
- To attend regular team meetings as required.
- To contribute to the candidate logs at the end of each day.
- To discuss issues arising from logs.
- To support staff to develop teaching and learning strategies and in the production of modified resources.
- To monitor the progress of identified candidates.
All staff have the duty to:
· Maintain the health and safety of themselves, colleagues and candidates as well as the public and visitors to Team Domenica.
· Prioritise the safeguarding of candidates by following the procedures and principles laid out in our policies and associated legislations.
· Promote equality of opportunity and respect difference and diversity with the Team Domenica community.
· Maintain a professional stance while at work, including being a positive advocate of the work of Team Domenica.
EXPERIENCE
· knowledge of working with young people who experience send needs.
· knowledge of safeguarding
QUALIFICATIONS
· BSL Level 3
· Knowledge of how disabilities affect learning and communication
· Ability to adapt materials and communication strategies
Person Specification
· A genuine willingness to engage, support, and empower our learners.
· The ability to work unsupervised.
· The ability to keep accurate reports.
· Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
· Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability.
· Respect to diversity.
BENEFITS
· Company Sick Pay: (post probation) 15 days in any 12-months rolling period for eligible employees
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Workplace Pension Contribution: 3% employer, 5% employee
· Staff Discounts: 25% discount in our cafes and coffee products.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to: [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be emailed a Team Domenica Application Form and Criminal Disclosure Form to complete and return prior to interview as part of our Safer Recruitment policy.
TEAM DOMENICA
Team Domenica is a Brighton-based charity supporting young people with learning disabilities – our candidates – into paid employment. We create futures for the individuals we support, helping them to discover their full potential, live happy fulfilled lives, and feel included within the local community.
Team Domenica is committed to the safeguarding and protection of young people and vulnerable adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references and enhanced DBS certificate. Safeguarding Training will be given once the successful candidate begins their role.
Team Domenica is dedicated to providing an inclusive working environment that encourages diversity and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to supporting a team that is representative of a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
As part of our recruitment process, Team Domenica collects, stores and processes personal data relating to job applicants.
Please refer to our Safer Recruitment Policy for information regarding all of the steps in our recruitment process and to find out more about how we use and protect the information you provide.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 19TH JULY 2026
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications, so would encourage an early application.
Pay: £22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
