Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Higher Apprenticeship Level 5 / Foundation Degree / Diploma (QCF 3 / Level 4 NVQ) or the equivalent in a related subject

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare support worker role

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults who require oral nutrition support

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Good prioritisation skills
• Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC Standards and Safeguarding Children

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and manner
• Flexible approach to work
• Awareness of own boundaries and when to report back to supervisors

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 12 August 2026