ALPHONSUS/CHARNAT SERVICES

PERSON SPECIFICATION - SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER

The personnel Specification aims to provide a clear picture of the job. It records the main attributes, which the person needs and is drawn from critical examination of the job
description. We believe we have not set standards, which directly or indirectly lead to unfair discrimination.
FACTORS ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES HOW IDENTIFIED
Mandatory 1. To have no criminal convictions that would put ISA and CRB
a vulnerable adult at risk
Qualifications/Training 1. Certificate in Food Hygiene 1. NVQ2 in Health and Social Care/and or Application Form
2. First Aid at Work Certificate Diploma Level 2 Certificates
3. Manual Handling 2. Certification in administering medication Interview questions
4. Health & Safety 3. Driving Licence
5. Fire Training 4. 7395 or equivalent
6. Abuse
7. Equal Opportunities
Knowledge 1. Experience of supporting people with learning 1. Understanding of the principles and practice Application Form
difficulties of risk assessment and strategy implementation. Interview Questions
Experience 1. Numeracy and Literacy 1. Understanding of supervision and appraisal Application Form
2. An ability to communicate effectively both 2. Experience of using MS Word, Excel and E Interview questions
verbally and written mail on a PC References
3. Experience of working in a team setting 3. Experience of staffing rotas.
4. An ability to motivate and lead support workers 4. Experience of the key worker system
5. Experience of report writing
6. Experience of administering medicine
Special Knowledge 1. Understanding of confidentiality 1. Understanding of safeguarding procedures Written interview questions
2. Understanding of CQC Essential Standards Interview
Personal Qualities 1. The ability to work on own initiative Application Form
2. To be reliable and honest Interview
3. To be committed to Equal Opportunities and References
confidentiality
4. To be willing to participate in training,
supervision and performance appraisal sessions

SWD2-3A
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