PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST: SUPPORT WORKER RESIDENTIAL
Category Essential Desirable
A Qualifications & Training:
· Four GCSEs or equivalent x
· Hold or be working towards Level 2 QCF in x
Health and Social Care or equivalent
· Adult Safeguarding x
· MAKATON x
· Positive Range of Options to Avoid Crisis and use
Therapy, Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention
(PROACT-SCIPr) x
· Intimate Care for Adults x
· Person Centred Planning x
· Manual Handling x
· Medication Administration for Adults x
· Health & Safety x
· First Aid x
B Knowledge & Capability:
· Knowledge/Awareness of the needs required within a
similar “hands on” adult care/support environment x
· An understanding of issues facing adults with
learning difficulties x
· Knowledge/Awareness of Adults with Autism x
· Knowledge/Supporting Adult Challenging Behaviours x
· Awareness of CQC Regulations x
C Skills
· Good verbal and written communication x
· Awareness of non verbal communication x
· Good Team Player x
· Strong initiative x
· Able to provide accurate written reports x
· Computer skills x
· Driving Licence/ Use of car for work x
D Qualities
· Willingness to undertake direct care tasks
as required x
· Empathy & Patience x
· Honesty & Integrity x
· Self motivator x
· Reliable x
· Conscientious x
· Confidentiality x
· Flexibility x
Updated: December 2015