Criteria
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Category
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Assessment Method
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Education and Qualifications
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SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare (SCQF Level 7) or equivalent
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Essential
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Application and visual check
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Good general education
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Essential
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Application and visual check
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Qualifications in leadership, management or administration
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Desirable
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Application and visual check
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Appropriate Professional Registration
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Desirable
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Application and visual check
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Membership of the PVG Scheme (or willingness to join)
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Essential
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Application and visual check
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Experience
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Personal or work experience in a care environment
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
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Leading and delivering a programme of group-based activities
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
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Working with statutory and voluntary agencies
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
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Managing staff and leading a team
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Desirable
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Application, interview and references
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Developing and managing budgets
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Desirable
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Application, interview and references
|
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Knowledge
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An understanding of dementia
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
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An understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
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An understanding of the Meeting Centre ethos and ability to implement and drive it
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Desirable
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Application, interview and references
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Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Health & Safety and Data Protection and Mental Health
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Desirable
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Application, interview and references
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An understanding of the need for client confidentiality
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
|
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Skills
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Good time management skills
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
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Good inter-personal skills
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
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Basic IT skills including Office applications
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
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Record keeping and report writing
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
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Assessment of support and learning needs
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
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Managing the learning and development of others
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Desirable
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Application, interview and references
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Collaborative working
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
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Developing and managing budgets
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Desirable
|
Application, interview and references
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Using social media
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Desirable
|
Application, interview and references
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Teamworking
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
|
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Personal Qualities
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Honest
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
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Reliable
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
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Flexible
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
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Creative
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Essential
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Application, interview and references
|
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Special Conditions
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Current Driving License
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Desirable
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Application form and visual check
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Access to a car for work
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Desirable
|
Application form and interview
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Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
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Essential
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Interview
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Blended work pattern – home and centre
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Essential
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Interview
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