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             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 
             | 
            
             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 
             | 
        
        
            | 
             Membership of the PVG Scheme (or willingness to join) 
             | 
            
             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 
             | 
            
             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 
             | 
            
             Desirable 
             | 
            
             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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             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  
             | 
            
             Essential 
             | 
            
             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
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             An understanding of the Meeting Centre ethos and ability to implement and drive it 
             | 
            
             Desirable 
             | 
            
             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
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             Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Health & Safety and Data Protection and Mental Health 
             | 
            
             Desirable 
             | 
            
             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
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             An understanding of the need for client confidentiality 
             | 
            
             Essential 
             | 
            
             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
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             Skills 
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             Good time management skills 
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             Essential 
             | 
            
             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
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             Good inter-personal skills 
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             Essential 
             | 
            
             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
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             Basic IT skills including Office applications 
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             Essential 
             | 
            
             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
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             Record keeping and report writing 
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             Essential 
             | 
            
             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
            | 
             Assessment of support and learning needs 
             | 
            
             Essential 
             | 
            
             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
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             Managing the learning and development of others 
             | 
            
             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 
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             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
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             Using social media 
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             Desirable 
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             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
            | 
             Teamworking 
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             Essential 
             | 
            
             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
            | 
               
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             Personal Qualities 
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             Honest 
             | 
            
             Essential 
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             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
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             Reliable 
             | 
            
             Essential 
             | 
            
             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
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             Flexible 
             | 
            
             Essential 
             | 
            
             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
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             Creative 
             | 
            
             Essential 
             | 
            
             Application, interview and references 
             | 
        
        
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             Special Conditions 
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             Current Driving License 
             | 
            
             Desirable 
             | 
            
             Application form and visual check 
             | 
        
        
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             Access to a car for work 
             | 
            
             Desirable 
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             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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