Cyngor Sir CEREDIGION County Council

Cyngor Sir CEREDIGION County Council

Person Specification

The Academic/professional/
Technical/vocational qualifications (including qualification Level) required for the post / Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care & a commitment to undertake NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care within 2 years if not already achieved.
Note: all candidates must be able to demonstrate continuous professional development.
Linguistic skills level required for the post / English (ALTE Framework Levels):
Speaking/Listening: Level 5
Writing: Level 5
Reading: Level 5
Welsh (ALTE Framework Levels):
Speaking/Listening: Level 3
Writing: Level 2
Reading: Level 2
Note: the successful candidate will be required to learn the WelshLanguage to the required ALTElevels within 2 years of appointed if these are not met; support will be offered to enable successful candidates to reach the required ALTE Levels.
Practical/personal skills required for the post /

• Able to communicate effectively using written and verbal skills with service users, carers colleagues and other professionals.

• Knowledge and understanding of the differing needs and abilities of people with ASD

• Able to support service users and act as advocate to communicate their individuals needs

• Able to organise work effectively.

• A progressive/forward thinking attitude to change and service demands.

• Competency in IT skills.
• Committed to own personal professional development, attendance at training events and sharing good practice, knowledge and skills with colleagues.

• A flexible approach to working arrangements.

• An understanding and respect of confidentiality at all times.

• A commitment to equal opportunity and anti-oppressive practice

• An awareness of culture and linguistic issues pertinent in the Local Authority and within the West Wales Region

• Ability to travel in order to ensure the efficient performance of the duties of the post as stated in the job description.

Experience required for the post /

• 2 years minimum experience of working in a health, educational or social care setting

• Experience of working with families and carers

• Experience of working independently and as part of a Team

Training/education required to be undertaken for the post/worked towards /

• To be able to undertake all compulsory training in line with County Council Policy e.g. Safeguarding Training

• QCF Level 4 in IAAG to be completed in 2 yearsif not already achieved

• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care to completed in 2 years if not already achieved

• De-escalation and breakaway training

Any additional desirable skills/qualifications. /

• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures and current legislation relevant to the post.

• Knowledge of the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care.