CSW Job Specification

Personal attributes required on the basis of the job description

Essential/

Desirable

To be identified by:

(e.g.) application form, interview, references etc.)

Qualifications:

1. N.V.Q. Level 2 Care or equivalent
2. Moving & Handling
3. First Aid Certificate
4. Basic Food Hygiene

5.Health & Safety

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1. Application Form
2. Application Form
3. Application Form
4. Application Form
5. Application Form

Experience:

1. Experience in the social care field.
2. Preparation/implementation of Personal Centred Planning.
3. Administration and budgeting of personal allowances.
4. Household Management.

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1. Application Form/interview
2. Application Form/interview

3.Application

Form/Interview

4.Application

Form/Interview

Knowledge /Skills:

1. Effective communication/inter-personal and team working skills.
2. Demonstrate commitment to training and personal development.
3. Knowledge of effective practice initiatives in relation to up to date best practice.
4. Demonstrate good organisational / leadership skills for the promotion of continuous learning and development of end service users.
5. Advocacy /diplomacy skills that promote equality of opportunity.
6. Demonstrate a commitment to work with a diverse staff and client group.
7. Skills relating to the needs of people with a learning disability.
8. Written communication and report writing.
9. Ability to work flexibly to include sleep over duties

Last updated November 2001

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1. Interview

2. Interview

3. Application Form/interview

4. Application Form/interview

5. Application Form/interview

6. Interview

7. Application Form/interview

8. Written Assessment

9. Application Form/interview