Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Work experience relevant to the post, working within a multidisciplinary team environment, experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and monitor care
• Able to work systematically and objectively in an environment with patients who can present a high risk
• Able to manage time so that deadlines are met. Ability to recognise stress
• Able to work sensitively and compassionately with patients
• Awareness of supervision and reflective practice. Able to identify and act upon critical deterioration of patient conditions

Desirable

• Understanding of de-escalation

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: 28 May 2026