Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Numerate and literate to GCSE level or equivalent
• Good command of English
• Recognised qualification NVQ level 3, Agored Cymru or equivalent.

Desirable

• Evidence of further education e.g. relevant Health and Social Care qualification, sport science, or other relevant qualification
• Basic Food Hygiene
• Qualified or working towards a Level 4 Exercise Rehabilitation qualification

Experience

Essential

• Health and/or Social Care experience
• Dealing with people both individually or in groups

Desirable

• Working with people
• Previous experience working as a therapy support worker
• Working in the fitness industry.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to work alone
• Awareness of own limitations
• Ability to motivate people
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Database management skills
• Teaching skills/experience
• Ability to use digital technology

Special Knowledge

Essential

• A proven knowledge base in rehabilitation and the role of Therapies

Desirable

• Understanding disability issues
• Understanding of approaches to improving healthy choices in a community setting.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible approach to work
• Adaptable to change
• Reliable and punctual
• Self-motivated

Desirable

• Demonstrates initiative
• Welsh speaker

Other

Essential

• Able to travel, in a timely manner to undertake duties of the post at various locations.

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).