PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
ESSENTIAL
Excellent skills in dealing with people, showing respect, humour and empathy.
Demonstrates professionalism and a person who earns the respect and trust of others.
Friendly, outgoing and willing to undertake training.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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.
Able to work alone and as a team member.
A conscientious, creative, emotional and level-headed person when dealing with individuals.
Positive and passionate.
Non-judgemental.
Able to listen to and respect the ideas of others, although you may not agree.
Able to use your imagination to connect emotionally with others.
Appreciates the individual's ability.
Able to make the most of the time during which you have to connect positively with the individuals who use the service.
Able to identify and support individuals to develop different skills.
Can appreciate and respect the skills and personalities of others.
Able to be flexible.
Shows a friendly, professional manner.
DESIRABLE
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QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
Level 3 Health and Social Care
Commitment to complete Level 4 Prepare for Leadership and Management in Health and Care
A commitment to qualify within a specific timetable to complete the level 5 Leadership and Management in Health and Care
DESIRABLE
Relevant training in the care field
Champion in a specialist field
Supervision
IOSH
Site Management
DISC Communication
ILM
Coaching
Mentoring
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Experience of having worked/supported individuals to live their lives as they wish.
Experience of working together as part of a team.
DESIRABLE
Experience of caring or dealing with vulnerable adults.
Experience of working in a professional team. Experience of working within a professional team.
Knowledge and understanding of supporting individuals with complex needs.
SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Possesses good interpersonal skills.
Good communication and recording skills, respectful and honest.
Good administrative skills, communication skills
Staff leadership skills and Finance Management skills.
Awareness of the Care Act 2014 and an understanding of the relevant standards 'Regulation and Inspection of Social Care Wales 2016'.
An understanding of care provision principles.
IT skills
Experience of working in a professional team.
Sensitive to other people’s feelings.
Able to demonstrate resourcefulness.
Able to create a good relationship with other members of staff and individuals.
Knowledge and skills to support them in everyday life activities.
DESIRABLE
Understanding and knowledge of specific health conditions.
Possesses a valid driving licence (domiciliary care).
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Speaking and Listening – Advanced Level
The ability to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day-to-day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions. Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.
Reading and Understanding – Advanced Level
The ability to understand standard written Welsh and English, both formal and informal. Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports and articles in Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.
Writing – Advanced Level
Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinions through the medium of Welsh and English. (Assistance is available to check the language)