Person Specification

Qualities

Essential

Desirable

Education & Training

Ability to carry out a range of tasks.

Ability to undertake a range of domestic duties.

Ability to complete simple records i.e.: timesheets.

Willing to attend training for

• Manual Handling
• Health & Safety
• First Aid
• Child Protection
• Protection of vulnerable adults

NVQ qualification or willing to acquire this.

Experience of providing care.

Experience of volunteering or working in the community.

Willingness to undertake additional training.

Special Aptitudes

Ability to relate sympathetically and effectively to carers.

Ability to work flexibly and undertake a range of tasks.

Willingness to adapt to changing circumstances.

Ability to observe changes in family circumstances and report to appropriate person.

Knowledge of Confidentiality and Equal Opportunities procedures.

Aware of the needs of carers and people with care needs.

General

Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team.

Full driving license and use of a vehicle (must be covered for Business Class Motor Insurance).

Access to: telephone or answer phone

Flexibility to cover holidays and sickness, sometimes at short notice.

Disposition

Reliable

Flexible

Conscientious and thorough

Sense of Humour

Other Requirements

Able to provide two contacts for references.

Willing to apply for a disclosure from Criminal Records Bureau