{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSupport Worker with ThirtySomethingFashion in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\n Job Purpose Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. Location: Aberdeen Duration: Fixed Term, Part Time R oles that require PVG Membership Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023 , where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership . This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above . (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,285 per annum / £ 16.64 per hour) The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members , and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment. Job Purpose/about The Role To be part of a team enabled to deliver high quality care and support and to achieve positive outcomes for the people we support. To ensure that service(s) and team(s) operate in line with relevant organisational and statutory policies, procedures, and best practice. Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership wants to attract employees whose own values and approach to work complement our own. The Post Holder Needs To Hold As a Minimum SCQF or equivalent level 6 to 7 (Nat 6/NC to Higher/HNC) or SVQ Level 3 in related Social Care discipline Commitment to undertake and achieve SVQ in related Social Care discipline with a willingness to commit to your own professional development within allocated timescale Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council or willingness to register within three months of being in post (permanent/relief/fixed term staff) The postholder is able to demonstrate: The ability to provide personal care to a range of people with support needs in a dignified, respectful, and supportive manner The ability to enable choice and independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with supported people, staff, carers, families, and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for supported people An ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and support to other members of staff as a mentor and role model The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager The ability to work accurately with detailed information specifically around the management and administration of medication and finances The ability to maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk assessments and care plans The ability to meet deadlines Basic IT skills including the use of smart phones, Ipad's or tablets Willingness to learn new systems and use technology to enable greater efficiency and effectiveness in your role Ability to apply numeracy skills to your role to ensure accurate records are kept The ability to move and handle both people and objects in a safe manner Qualifications or training in specialist care e.g., working with mental health issues, adults with learning disabilities, autism etc. About Us Please see the Job Profile for further details. Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack. Flexible Working We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact . Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: . We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions. Guaranteed Interview Scheme Role We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who: have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs) looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs) are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships) have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship are New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships \"New Scots\" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland. Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs"}