PERSON SPECIFICATION – SUPPORT WORKER (FULL/PART-TIME) The post requires a person with a range of skills who is flexible and wants to learn new skills and to undertake further training MINIMUM CRITERIA You will be considered for interview only if you can meet all of these criteria. If you are disabled and meet all these criteria you are guaranteed an interview Education & Qualifications • Numeracy and literacy skills • NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care – preferred but not essential Key Skills • Effective communication and negotiation skills • Understanding of the needs of people with learning difficulties • Observation and assessment • Ability to work under pressure, following guidance and using own initiative • Ability to assist people in all aspects of personal care • Adaptability to a variety of settings and situation • Ability to assess members’ needs and to write reports for service reviews Values • Commitment to empower members to become as independent as possible • Commitment to Equal Opportunities with creative and flexible approach to inclusion • Commitment to team working and staff appraisal • Commitment to total inclusion Knowledge • Awareness of learning difficulties and disabilities and their effects, including how people suffer discrimination, and a commitment to promoting the self-image of, and self-advocacy among members Other Qualities • Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and at some weekends • Willingness to undertake supported sole working in the community • Physically able to provide support to members, working with appropriate equipment • Taking part in a range of appropriate activities • Willingness to learn approaches to manage difficult behaviour • Willingness to undertake training to administer medication • Willingness to undertake training to meet the developing wants, needs and aspirations of members • To develop team and multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approaches with other services, including students and volunteers to integrate the work of the charity in the community Driving • Full driving licence and use of own car daily IT Skills Teaching Skills Creative Arts Physically Active Desirable Additional Qualities Ability to use personal computers and related software Ability to plan and implement teaching programmes in a range of areas to include independent living skills Able to undertake a Key Worker role Able to support members in a variety of expression situations Able to participate in appropriate physical exercise programmes \Recruitment\PS – L2 SW
FORWARD DAY CENTRE LIMITED
1 role available
Forward Day Centre, Millfleet, KING'S LYNN
PE30 5EG