Ability to Plan, Record and Work to Clear Targets

AGE UKCAMDEN

PERSON SPECIFICATION

POST TITLE: / Group Sessional Worker for Opening Doors: Older LGBT People
The requirements stated below relate solely to the duties and responsibilities laid out in the Job Description. Applicants should provide evidence of their ability to meet the following criteria.
NB: In your personal statement on the application form, you should cover all criteria, as each will be assessed during short-listing.

CRITERIA

/ METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT

KNOWLEDGE

1 / Excellent understanding of the issues affecting older lesbian, bisexualand trans* people / A, I & E
2 / Knowledge of LGBT* support services and networks for older LGBT*people in London boroughs South of the Thames. / A & I
3 / Awareness of services available to older LGBT* people and their carers in London boroughs South of the Thames. / A I
SKILLS & ABILITIES
4 / Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills. / A I & E
5 / Good written communication skills. / A I & E
6 / Project management skills. / A I & E
7 /

Ability to plan, record and work to clear targets.

/ A I & E
8 / Ability to set up and run a group. / A & I
9 / Ability to supervise volunteers. / A & I

EXPERIENCE

10 /

Sound skillsin using MS Office, email and the internet.

/ A, I & E
11 /

Experience of conducting interviews with members in order to solicit relevant information and communicate potential choices for action.

/ A I

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

12 / Ability to work from home, including access to phone, secure use of a home computer with internet & e-mail access, and other home office facilities. Use of personal mobile phone. / A & I
13 / Must be able to travel around London and to local venues and undertake home visits if required. Sessional workers should state what area or areas within London boroughs South of the Thames they would be willing to work in. / A I

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

14 /

Understanding of equalities relating to all disadvantaged groups and active commitment to incorporating Equal Opportunities principles into all aspects of work.

/ A I
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
A / Application Form (these are also shortlist criteria)
I / Interview
E / Exercise
Date:

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