Person Specification

Hub Adult Associate Support Coordinator

The requirements are weighted between 1 and 5 to reflect their importance. Those rated

  1. are desirable, but not necessary ,
  2. are desirable, and could be achieved through training or experience,
  3. are essential but there is some scope for development over a short timescale,
  4. are essential and we would expect the candidate to show they could be used with minimum need to adjust,
  5. we expect to be immediately available and fully operational from day one

each candidate is then given a score of 0 to 5 for each requirement based upon how well they meet it with 0 being not met; 1 being barely met; 2 being partially met; 3 being halfway to meeting; 4 being nearly met; to 5 being fully met .

Requirement / Weighting
1- 5 / How we assess if the candidate
meets the requirement
Experience of coordinating projects and/or volunteers (paid and/or unpaid) / 4 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
Experience of delivering mental health training / 4 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
Experience of working collaboratively with service users with a recovery focus / 4 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
Understanding and professional experience of mental health and mental illness / 4 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
Experience of working to targets / 4 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
Experience of events planning, running groups and/or community activities / 5 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
Experience of building networks and promoting these networks / 5 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
A degree or HND in the following subjects would be preferable:
  • psychology;
  • community development/education;
  • human resource management;
  • social care;
  • Youth/social work.
/ 3 / Supporting information
Ability to work autonomously / 4 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
Sound understanding of the principles associated with effective risk management / 4 / Interview
Good level of IT skills / 4 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
Work flexible hours / 4 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
Drivers Licence and Motor Vehicle / 4 / Supporting information
Ability to self motivate and motivate others / 4 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
An understanding of issues relating to mental health / 4 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
An ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity to the opinions of others / 4 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
A related qualification is not needed but experience is essential, especially voluntary experience. / 3 / Supporting information
Commitment to equal opportunities and confidentiality / 4 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
Excellent interpersonal skills / 5 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
Good written and verbal communication skills / 5 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
Clear understanding of how to manage boundaries / 4 / Examples from background and exploration at interview
MHFA trainer qualification / 2 / Supporting Information

Hub Adult Associate Support Co-ordinator PS 3.6.2015