Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE, or equivalent level, Grade C or above in English & Mathematics
• At least 1 year of experience working within a health care/rehabilitation setting
• Ability to set and maintain personal and professional boundaries
• Ability to work independently and carry out directed tasks with clients in their own homes

Desirable

• Qualifications relevant to knowledge of healthcare, rehabilitation or therapy

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office, the internet, and email
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to act on one’s own initiative and problem solve
• Ability to keep accurate written records
• Awareness of one’s own competency level and how to seek help if required
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise
• Manual handling skills
• Ability to travel independently around the borough
• Ability to deal with disagreement/conflict
• Organised, systematic, and assertive

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with clients in a rehabilitation or therapy setting
• Experience of working with people who may be distressed or confused
• Experience of using Windows-based software, including Internet

Desirable

• Experience of working in a diverse cultural and socioeconomic community
• Experience of working with people with neurological disabilities

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
• Knowledge of current legislation and national guidelines

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of the Trust values
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Professional manner
• Flexible approach to work
• Uses initiative
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
• Able to respond to pressure appropriately

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).