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PERSON SPECIFICATION – Floating Support Worker
Education & Experience
Essen
-tial
At least one year’s experience of supporting people with alcohol and
drug problems
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Experience of providing tenancy support.
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Experience of outreach work amongst vulnerable people
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Experience and knowledge of working within a harm reduction
framework
Experience of developing and implementing support plans
Desir
-able
A/I
A/I
A/I
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A/I
A/I
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Experience of working with BME communities and understanding the
difficulties faced by them with regard to substance misuse
Method
Assessed
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A/I
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Hindi / Punjabi/ Somali/Polish
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Ability to liaise with a variety of agencies and their representatives in
order to provide a co-ordinated service
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An ability to monitor progress, collate information and write reports
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Ability to develop and promote EACH’s Floating Support Service
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Ability to deal with emergencies and unexpected situations
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A/I
A/I
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Ability to communicate effectively with clients, professionals and
agencies
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
Ability to maintain confidentiality
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A /I
Ability to maintain professional boundaries
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A/I
Good knowledge of health and safety and housing management issues
Ability to facilitate user involvement and understanding of user
empowerment
A/I
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A/I
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NVQ 2/3 Health and Social Care
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Willingness to work flexible hours
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A current driving licence
A= Application, I= Interview
I
I
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