support and advice
for the deaf or hard of hearing



Staff



Staff
Investment in staff is key to dDeafLinks's success.

In the delivery of its services, dDeaflinks Staffordshire utilises and develops the skills of both staff and volunteers. We are always interested to hear from volunteers who can provide communication support.

All staff and volunteers are inducted into the nature of the organisation and its policies and procedures. The following topics are covered:-
  • The main business of the organisation
  • The Board of Trustees
  • The Mission Statement of the Organisation
  • Current Project Work
  • Matrix Quality Standards
  • Staff Roles and Responsibilities
  • First Aid Procedure
  • Health and Safety
  • Fire Procedure
  • Sickness/Absence
  • Grievance
  • Equal Opportunities
  • Confidentiality Regulations
  • Data Protection and Confidentiality
  • Security
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Staff training

Training for staff can include:-
  • Job specific training
  • Workshops/information relevant to advice work
  • Computer training
  • OCN Level 2 in Information Skills for Frontline Staff
  • N.V.Q. Level 3 in Guidance
  • BSL Sign Language Courses
  • Deaf Aawareness Courses
  • Comunication Tactics
  • Note Taking
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Staffing details

dDeafLinks staffing consists of:-
  • The Board of Trustees
  • Services Manager
  • Project Staff
  • Volunteers
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