BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK

Subject: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: rock chick
Date: 30 May 03 - 07:00 AM

As some of you may know, I am looking to move to the North of England, Yorkshire if possible,to be with my new partner and need to find myself a half decent job up there. I love my current work making assesments of the needs of deaf people in their place of employment, extra equipement, translation services etc,(Access to Work) but the company that I freelance for only work from Oxfordshire down to the South coast. I know this is not a usual Mudcat request but I know there are Catters who work in simmilar and related fields so if anyone has a contact or suggestion I could follow up then please PM me. I am a competent BSL signer, have done some interpreting work and organised support work with deaf students in Higher Education. If anyone has any (polite *grin*) suggestions they would be greatfully recieved.

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Morticia
Date: 30 May 03 - 07:58 AM

Contact Social Services in the area you want to move to....if you can be more specific I can find you a phone number

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: GUEST,Lidy
Date: 30 May 03 - 08:00 AM

Rock Chick,
You probably know about this already, but the RAD have a jobs page (see link).
It may also be worth looking into universities and colleges- particularly at the moment, they're trying really hard to boost their inclusive capacities and may well be interested in a BSL interpreter; you may even be able to do a bit of job creation and could get yourself into an assessment position with regards to learning needs/classroom equipment which would help deaf students?
Lidy
RAD Jobs

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 30 May 03 - 10:17 AM

rock chick

I agree with the other two - once you know your area get in touch with social services and the uni's there was a big thing in the Teimes ed last week about unis and colleges struggling to meet the needs of the deaf - also if you are ever in W. Yorks I am always looking for someone to interpret for me and can never get anyone - usual thing people organise things and forget that we have to book interpreters three months in advance!

good luck

sue

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: GUEST
Date: 30 May 03 - 01:19 PM

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: rock chick
Date: 30 May 03 - 01:28 PM

Thanks for help and advice everyone.
Morticia anywhere within a reasonable distance of Hull, say 100 miles any direction one way. Happy to sign for anyone within same distance, thought I may start my own Interpreting/ Assessment company, I freelance now for the Employment Services, unfortunately from midlands upwards they use their Disabilities Employment Officers (DEA) to do assessment work, which puts me out of the frame so to speak, although it could well change in the future (hope so) The distance between my partner and I (248)miles each way, makes it expensive for both of us (though we both know its worth it)

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 30 May 03 - 08:11 PM

100 miles in some directions could land you in the middle of the North Sea but you could sign for HELP!!

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Bassic
Date: 30 May 03 - 08:19 PM

Lip reading a cod, now there`s an idea!!

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Bassic
Date: 30 May 03 - 08:22 PM

Could get a grant from MAAF

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: rock chick
Date: 30 May 03 - 08:23 PM

Findus fingers signing maybe

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: rock chick
Date: 30 May 03 - 08:25 PM

tink i meant 100 miles south, north or west, im an excellent swimmer but the north sea~~~~~~~ breeeee too cold me thinks

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Morticia
Date: 31 May 03 - 11:07 AM

01483 300300 Head office: Hull Social Services

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 31 May 03 - 11:48 AM

The code for Hull is 01482, the other number is the council main switchboard.
My cousin is a manager at social sercices, i will ask him for numbers next time I see him.
Also try East Riding Social Services, they cover the towns and villages around Hul, including Hessle, Cottingham etc.
Humberside Police have a register of translators, that they use for translating for deaf suspects, and victims of crime.
Hull Deaf Club is also a good contact, I am going to work in 5 minutes, but will tryto post a few numbers when i get home.john

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: rock chick
Date: 31 May 03 - 01:04 PM

I interpret for the deaf, but I only have the level two, although I have been signing for around 7 years and have a great deal of experience, only reason didn't take next level was that they require you to be working at least 21 hours per week with the deaf and I was doing my teaching course at the time to enable me to teach deaf students, post 16. The law requires a much higher level, but look forward to receiving any helpful info

Thanks girls and guys

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Jun 03 - 07:18 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Gillie
Date: 11 Jun 03 - 07:59 PM

Hi Rock Chick,

It's a difficult and complex area to get into. Suggestions might be to as said already, to get in touch with social service. Failing that get a teaching diploma as a registered classroom assistant for learning disabilities. I'm sure that there would be a few placements, as there is not that much calling for signers.

Something else to consider would be working in the media i.e television as a newscast signer. Now there would be an accomplishment!!!

Gille

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: GUEST,red and white rabbit
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 02:21 AM

I could be advertising for a deaf support worker soon if you fancy the long drive from hull to huddersfield everyday and working with the younger age ( looking for someone to work with 10/11 year olds)

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 11:21 AM

Oh dear - does that mean that FOLKMOB will be losing you ?
- Don't go before the Knockholt weekend.

If you are signing for the deaf up in the Hull area, you must remember to insert spurious 9s all over the place9.

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: smallpiper
Date: 13 Jun 03 - 04:37 AM

Hey Rock Chick
You could contact the Disability Rights Advisory Service (Bassic can get you their number)they may be able to put you in touch with relevant people
J
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Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 13 Jun 03 - 11:01 AM

DRAS=01482,226234.

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 13 Jun 03 - 11:05 AM

Hull,Deaf,Club=01482,223911

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 13 Jun 03 - 11:13 AM

Re,the,21,hours,for,BSL,Level-3,Volountary,work,counts,have,a,chat,with,Hull,Volounteer,Bureau=01482-324474.
Also,contact,National-Teletype,[the,text,translation,people],not,sure,of,their,number,but,will,try,to,find,it.

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 09:36 AM

feresh

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 03 Nov 03 - 01:07 PM

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Bassic
Date: 03 Nov 03 - 02:32 PM

Thanks for the refresh j0hn9, yes we are still looking so if anyone has any more ideas, either post here or PM Rock Chick direct. Ta.

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 04 Nov 03 - 01:38 AM

Only job I know of is over here in sunny Huddersfield - full time til Xmas and perhaps beyond - if you are interested in knowing more let me know - Basic I havent forgotten your offer but I have got staffing problems at the mo. which is making sorting things out difficult.

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 04 Nov 03 - 07:00 AM

Best of luck with finding something Shelagh.

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: rock chick
Date: 04 Nov 03 - 12:31 PM

Thanks everyone, have a few possibilities to ponder over, but still looking, don't really want to do different work cos I love working in the field I do (not the corn /grass type either, thought I best put that in before some clever dick does ;o)

Anyway, as bassic has already said 'yes still looking' thanks again for the re fresh jOhn9

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Bassic
Date: 04 Nov 03 - 02:34 PM

No problem "wabbit", have managed to find a way to fill my time while I wait your call....................... I got a JOB !!

AAAAAAAaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

getting up before lunch and being in bed by midnight is SUCH a bore!!

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: GUEST,rock chick
Date: 04 Nov 03 - 03:01 PM

Mmmmm never thought of it a a bore!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: rock chick
Date: 04 Nov 03 - 04:03 PM

Have PM you Red and White Rabbit about job in Huddersfield.

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Nov 03 - 07:28 PM

re fresh

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 11 Nov 03 - 10:41 PM

click hgere= www.deafclub.co.uk
and look at this yahoo group for deaf jobs= http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/deaf-uk-jobs/

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 12 Nov 03 - 02:10 AM

pm me rock chick and let me know how you got on with Linda

Subject: RE: BS: Help, work with Deaf in North UK
From: rock chick
Date: 12 Nov 03 - 06:18 AM

Thanks R&W R, Will do havent herd anything as yet from Linda. Thanks jOhn am checking out site now. What great guys you lot are ;o))