Person Specification

Job Title : Assessment Centre Evening Support Worker

Job

Factors
/ Criteria No / Person Specification Criteria / Ranking / Criteria to be tested by the following documents and/or activities:  as appropriate.
E = Essential
D = Desirable / Application Form / Interview / Presentation / Practical Exercise Test / Work Simulation Test / Certificates or Qualifications
1 / An awareness of the range of issues which may affect homeless people / E /  /  / 
2 / The ability to relate positively to people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures / E /  /  / 
3 / The ability to represent Ashford Placeappropriately in all situations, and to work professionally with external agencies / E /  /  / 
4 / An ability to commit to the role for 12 months. / E /  /  / 
5 / An understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities. / E /  /  / 
6 / An understanding of Health and Safety and an ability to manage the associated requirements practically and professionally / E /  /  / 
7 / Good IT skillsincluding good command of written and oral English / E /  /  / 
8 / Manage challenging behaviour and resolve situations of conflict, as well as creating a positive, uplifting environment / E /  /  / 
9 / Ensure the safety of customers and all Ashford Place stakeholders through the proper implementation and enforcement of Ashford Place procedures / E /  /  / 
10 / Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. / E /  /  / 
11 / Ability to display a positive approach to achieving practical solutions to equality and diversity. / E /  /  / 
12 / Ability to research, evaluate and act on result of client views / E / 
13 / Ability to act with discretion, be creative, enterprising and tactful / E /  /  / 
14 / Abide by Ashford Place Environmentally Friendly policy / E /  /  / 

Appointment to this post is subject to a check endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).