PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
ESSENTIAL
- Be a sensitive, committed honest and reliable person with the ability to work in a way that respects the rights of the individual at all times
- Can operate individually and as part of a team
DESIRABLE
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RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
- QCF 2/NVQ 2 in Care (or similar qualification) or commitment to qualify within a specific timetable
DESIRABLE
- Health and Safety training e.g. Manual Handling, First Aid
- Relevant training in the social care field
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
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DESIRABLE
- Experience of caring or working with vulnerable adults
- Experience of general domestic work such as housekeeping
- Experience of working in a professional team
SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
- Possess good interpersonal skills
- Good communicating skills
- Understanding of the principles of providing care
DESIRABLE
- Understanding and knowledge of specific health conditions
- Awareness of the Care Act 2000 and an understanding of the relevant standards
- Possess a valid driving licence
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Listening and Speaking - Intermediate
Able to maintain a fluent conversation on a number of various day-to-day subjects, and discuss cases involving the field of work. Able to follow a discussion in Welsh, in Clear Welsh, on familiar matters relating to the post. Able to contribute to the conversation and answer questions.
Reading and Comprehension – Intermediate
Understand everyday correspondence on familiar issues at work. Able to understand longer reports in Clear Welsh and able to pick up the main points. (Help may be required with the vocabulary.)
Writing – Intermediate
Able to write letters for a specific purpose, e-mails and short reports in Welsh and English, using vocabulary and simple phrases that are familiar to the field of work. (They will need to be checked before being sent out).
