Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. GCSE Grade C or above in English Literature/Language and Maths
Desirable criteria
2. GCSE in biology or physical education
3. A qualification in health & social care
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Previous employment in a health or social care setting (or equivalent) in a care/ facilitation/ support role
Desirable criteria
5. Previous Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Assistant/ Speech and Language/ Dietetic Assistant or Rehab Assistant or Healthcare Assistant experience
6. NHS employment
Technical skills/competencies
Essential criteria
7. Ability to work independently within a supportive environment
8. Good communication skills (written & verbal)
9. Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
10. Management of a caseload
Knowledge
Essential criteria
11. Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
12. Understanding of professional conduct
13. Health / safety & risk awareness
Desirable criteria
14. Awareness of the role of therapy in this setting
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
15. Good interpersonal skills, with tact and empathy
16. Self-motivated and reliable
Other requirements
Essential criteria
17. Full drivers licence
18. Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role