Personal attributes
Essential
To be responsible, committed and sensitive with the ability to work in a manner which shows respect for the individual’s rights at all times.
To be able to work as part of a team
Desirable
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Qualifications and relevant training
Essential
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Desirable
N.V.Q in Care
Training in Health and Safety e.g. moving and handling or first aid
Relevant experience
Essential
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Desirable
Experience of being awake through the night
Involvement or caring experience with the elderly
Experience of domestic work
Skills and specialist knowledge
Essential
Good interpersonal skills
Good communications skills
Understanding the needs of the elderly
Desirable
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Language requirements
Listening and Speaking - Intermediate
Able to maintain a fluent conversation on a number of various everyday 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 Understanding - Intermediate
Understand everyday correspondence on familiar issues at work.Understand longer reports in Clear Welsh and be 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).