Strathmore Cricket Club - Support Worker - Outline & Person Specification

MEETING CENTRE
SUPPORT WORKER

OUTLINE & PERSON SPECIFICATION

Responsible to: Meeting Centre Manager

Responsible for: Assisting with everyday activities

 

Main Duties

To provide assistance with everyday activities and activities of daily living to members attending the Meeting Centre.


Specific Responsibilities

  • Providing individual support with everyday activities and activities of daily living to the persons with dementia at the Meeting Centre;
  • Supervising the execution of activities according to an activities plan, and responding to the needs, wishes and problems of the Meeting Centre members;
  • Assisting with household tasks (such as making drinks, washing dishes and preparing lunch);
  • Helping to create a stimulating and cosy atmosphere by stimulating members to participate in recreational and social activities;
  • Participating in the monthly meeting for all participants, carers and staff involved in the support project at the Meeting Centre;
  • Taking care of related administrative activities;
  • Contributing to evaluation

Person Specification

Criteria

Category

Assessment Method

Qualifications and Education

A good general education (SCQF level 7 or above)

Essential

Application and visual check

A relevant professional qualification (e.g., social care; community learning and development)

Desirable

Application and visual check

Membership of the PVG Scheme, or a willingness to join

Essential

Application and visual check

 

Experience

Working with people living with dementia

Essential

Application, interview and references

Working with people in a community setting

Essential

Application, interview and references

 

Knowledge and understanding

An understanding of dementia

Essential

Application, interview and references

An understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers

Desirable

Application, interview and references

An understanding of the Meeting Centre ethos and ability to implement it

Desirable

Application, interview and references

An understanding of the need for client confidentiality

Essential

Application, interview and references

 

Skills

Inter-personal skills

Essential

Application, interview and references

Written and oral communication

Essential

Application, interview and references

Using a person-centred approach

Essential

Application, interview and references

Motivating people

Essential

Application, interview and references

Teamworking

Essential

Application, interview and references

Basic IT for administration, including Office applications

Essential

Application, interview and references

 

Personal Qualities

Reliable

Essential

Application, interview and references

Honest

Essential

Application, interview and references

Flexible

Essential

Application, interview and references

Creative

Essential

Application, interview and references