Part Time Jobs for Deaf Students
The prospects when searching for part time jobs for deaf students are better than ever before. More employers are becoming inclusive and may even be willing to provide the option to work from home, and there are many potentially fulfilling roles that deaf people can take on.
Support for Deaf Students
Deaf students may be able to access support to work such as the Access to Work scheme or other types of funding and schemes to make working more accessible.
Universities may also have schemes to help deaf students or those who are hearing impaired find part time work, and many organisations that support deaf people have lists of part time or flexible jobs suitable for deaf applicants.
Types of Part Time Jobs Suitable for Deaf Students
There are a range of part time jobs that deaf students can take on, depending on their skills and interests. Here are some examples of career opportunities:
- Transcription or captioning work. This is a great option for deaf students who are skilled in written English. They could work as part-time transcribers or captioners for television programmes, films, online videos and so on.
- Proofreading or editing. Proofreading and editing can be done remotely, making it an ideal part time job for deaf students.
- Data entry or transcription. Data entry and transcription can be done from home, making it a great option for deaf students. They could transcribe meeting minutes, type up research data or do other data-entry related tasks.
- Web design or development. Many deaf people are active online, and web development is a great part time job for deaf students who want to improve their technical skills. They could work on designing websites or apps, as well as maintaining existing ones.
- IT support. The IT department at universities may be willing to hire part time deaf student staff members if they have good communication skills, or you may find companies recruiting for live chat support.
Your part time job should be led by your own interests and passions. The most important part is that the job can be done remotely or in your own time, so it doesn’t interfere with your studies.
Deaf People and Workplace Rights
There are many laws in place to ensure that deaf people have the ability to work, but they may not be aware of their rights. Accessible employers provide the best chance of finding a supportive workplace.
The Equality Act 2010 means that employers must make reasonable adjustments so that employees with disabilities can complete their job effectively and without unnecessary barriers. This could mean allowing you to work with text chat rather than audio, using technology to transcribe communications, or other necessary adjustments.
Finding a Job for Deaf Students
It isn’t always easy to find a job, but our disabled job board is a good place to look for potential roles including remote work. Finding an inclusive employer is a way to ensure that you are supported throughout your work and that you can earn some money while you study towards your qualifications. You may even gain work experience in the career path you aim to go into after qualifying.
