Person Specification Bank Cover Care Assistant

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Person Specification – Bank Cover Care Assistant

How Attributes Essential Desirable Identified

Qualifications and  Basic literacy and numeracy Application training skills form  Willingness to undertake an Interview NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification

Knowledge and  Demonstrates a basic  Understands issues Application skills understanding of the needs of regarding form older people and the role of accountability and the care assistant delegation Interview  Willing to develop skills and competency relevant to the role

Experience  Has experience of being a  Experience working Application profession carer, either as in a care form staff or volunteer. environment Interview

Personal qualities  Demonstrates motivation, Application reliability and commitment to form team working and the development of others Interview  Flexible, reliable and References responsive to change  Demonstrates an ability to value the opinions of others  Willingness to undergo education/ training for both Centre and service needs  Willingness to work towards performance objectives (appraisal)

Physical skills  Manual dexterity and Application manipulation skills form  Ability to assist others with the Interview delivery of care e.g. assisting in bathing and personal care  Fitness to do the job within

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Mental and  Concentration required daily, Application emotional effort e.g. Ability to deal with form occasional exposure to distressing circumstances or Interview emotional events e.g. death of clients  Ability to cope with occasional exposure to aggressive behavior  Ability to work with competing priorities  Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious clients and carers

Working  Personal physical contact with Application conditions clients form  Ability to be flexible in terms of Interview outings, holidays and other activities

Communication  Able to communicate routine Interview and verbal skills information that requires tact and persuasive skills, or References where there may be barriers to understanding  Ability to communicate effectively via telephone or group discussion  Good interpersonal skills

Responsibility for  Participate in the care of Interview financial and equipment e.g. hoists physical resources  Undertake stock control.

Other  Must either be Hepatitis B Occupational requirements immune or be willing to Health undergo an immunization Assessment course T: 020 8908 1220 F: 020 8908 1688 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sudburyneighbourhoodcentre.co.uk

Sudbury Neighbourhood Centre (Middlesex) Limited, 809 Harrow Road, Wembley, Middlesex , HA0 2 LP Registered Charity (1079460) and Company Limited by Guarantee (3786826).