John Enjoys a Holiday Break at the Kingwood Caravan
20 July 2026
| Person Specification |
POSITION: Senior Support Worker
| Factor | Essential Requirements | Desirable Requirements | How Measured |
| EDUCATION AND TRAINING | -Has completed all mandatory support worker training | -Willing to register on the Qualification Credit Framework (previously known NVQ) Or has already obtained equivalent qualifications | EOI (internal applications only) TRAINING RECORD APPLICATION |
| KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE | – Successful completion of probation period in Kingwood. -At least one year’s experience of working with individuals with asd, those who may challenge a service and/or learning disabilities or mental ill health needs. – Knowledge of different methods and techniques of assisting individuals with learning difficulties and/or autism to achieve their potential. – Experience of working to policies, procedures and directions. – Understanding of people’s general healthcare needs and how these affect a person’s overall well being. – Understanding of the risks in service provision. -Experience of working as part of a team | -Understanding of how people with learning disabilities choose to communicate their needs, preferences and frustrations. – Experience of administering and ordering of medication.. – An awareness of relevant legislation. – Knowledge of key working systems, taking part in reviews and developing Person Centred Plans. – Knowledge of healthcare needs of people with autism and/or learning disabilities. -To have an understanding or working knowledge of Active Support. | INTERVIEW |
| Factor | Essential Requirements | Desirable Requirements | How Measured |
| SKILLS AND RECORD KEEPING | – Ability to use your initiative, plan your own work and achieve required standards and deadlines. – Able to undertake direct work with people with asd/ learning disabilities in line with support guidelines. – Understanding of setting life goals and how to work towards achieving them. – Clear and coherent communication skills, both written and verbal. – Good listening skills. – To be able to contribute to promoting equality and diversity including challenging discriminatory or poor practice. | -To be able to identify and highlight as required any concerns about the management of challenging behaviour. (Where relevant to the service) -Recognition of budget constraints when providing a service – Ability to identify staff training needs and support the induction process – Ability to manage effectively under pressure or in a crisis. – Ability to make clear decisions when required. – Ability to write clear and relevant reports. -Experience of working with challenging behaviour. -To be able to positively contribute to the management of challenging behaviour | INTERVIEW |
| PERSONAL QUALITIES | – A positive value base, person centred and accessible manner that will ensure individuals are valued and enabled to take control of their own lives and to live in their own home. – Sensitivity to the impact of communication on challenging behaviour and leading on developing proactive support guidelines. – A reliable, honest, interested and motivated person. – Understanding of the need for confidentiality – Outstanding commitment to working as a team. – Commitment to best practice and own training and development. | INTERVIEW | |
| SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS | – Able to work on a 24-hour rotational shift basis including weekends and bank holidays and undertake ‘sleep-in’ duties when necessary. -Able to work a minimum of 32 hours per week. | – Car driver | INTERVIEW |
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