Personal attributes
Essential
Being a sensitive person, dedicated, honest and reliable with the ability to act in a manner that respects individual rights at all times.
Can operate both individually and as a team member.
Desirable
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Qualifications and relevant training
Essential
QCF2 NVQ 2 Care (or equivalent) or a commitment to gain qualification within a specified timeframe
Desirable
Training in health and safety e.g .moving and handling,first aid.
Relevant training in the field of social care
Relevant experience
Essential
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Desirable
Experience of caring or involvement with vulnerable adults.
Experience of domestic work such as general housekeeping.
Experience of working in a professional team
Skills and specialist knowledge
Essential
Possess good inter-personal skills and Good communication skills
An understanding of the principles of providing care
Desirable
Information about specific health conditions
Awareness of the Care Act of 2000 and understanding of relevant standards and regulations
Possess a valid driving licence
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).