For Deaf Employees

Deaf Jobs & Careers Finding the Right Role With Our Support

How we help if you’re a deaf or HoH person looking for or in work

You might be worried about finding and keeping a job – we’re here to help ease those worries.

Deaf and HoH people can and do have great jobs and careers, they just need the right support. That’s what we’re here for.

We’ll work with you from the start of your search, through job interviews and into employment providing the support you need.

CCS are a deaf-led company, so we understand the barriers to deaf and HoH people gaining and sustaining employment. And if you’re worried about how all of the support is paid for, we’ll help you with that too.

How We Support You

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Interview – booking your BSL Interpreter

No need to worry or stress about finding a BSL interpreter for your interview, just give us the date, time and venue and leave the rest to us.

Interview preparation

We will arrange for you to work with our deaf professional face to face remotely, this will include a good practice session for example completing a mock interview to make sure you’re prepared and full of confidence for the real thing!

In Work Communication Support

Once you have successfully got the job, we will co-ordinate the application for your Access to Work government funded grant. We will also ensure you receive ongoing personalised in-work BSL communication support throughout your employment.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Your mental health matters too! You will have weekly catch ups with our deaf professional to discuss any issues you have, good or bad or even if you just want to let off steam, we will always be here to support you and your wellbeing.

How Support is funded

You might be worrying about how to pay for the practical support you need at an interview and then how you’ll manage once in the workplace. We understand.

Access to Work is a publicly funded employment support programme it aims to help disabled people start or stay in work and can provide practical and financial support if you have a disability.

Access to Work is a government grant scheme that provides a range of support, including:

Claiming costs for communication support at job interviews, such as a BSL interpreter, Deaf Relay Communication Support and Deaf Translator.

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Access to work grant

The government’s Access to Work scheme provides a range of support, including:

A grant to help pay for practical support
Support with managing your mental health at work
Money to pay for communication support at job interviews, such as a BSL interpreter, Deaf Relay Communication Support and Deaf Translator

We’ll take you through the paperwork and make sure you have the funding to support you throughout your search and into employment.

We have our own deaf professional and BSL interpreters who can get to know you and once employed, we (CCS) work with your employer to arrange your continuous support needs to help you feel settled and able to communicate as you need to.

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Advice for Deaf Job Seekers

Frequently asked questions

What kind of support can I get when looking for a job as a deaf or HOH person?

You may be eligible for free support through the government’s Access to Work scheme, which can include help from a BSL interpreter, a Deaf Relay Professional, and one-to-one guidance throughout your job search and interviews.

How can I prepare for a job interview if I use British Sign Language (BSL)?

We can help you access communication support for your interviews, such as a qualified BSL interpreter or Deaf Relay Support. We’ll also work with you on interview techniques and building confidence.

What types of jobs are suitable for deaf and HoH people?

Deaf people can work in a wide range of roles across all sectors. The key is finding a job that matches your skills and interests. With the right adjustments and support in place, you can succeed in almost any role.

Am I eligible for Access to Work funding?

If you’re deaf or hard of hearing and are looking for a job or already employed, you may be eligible. We’ll help you check and guide you through the application.

What kind of support can Access to Work pay for?

The grant can cover things like BSL interpreters, Deaf Relay Communication Support, mental health support at work, and communication help during job interviews.

Do I have to manage the paperwork myself?

No — we’ll help you every step of the way, from checking your eligibility to submitting the application and arranging support once you start work.