Person Specification – Community Navigator and Community Clubs Team Leader

Essential Criteria

Experience

A minimum of 2 years active and successful experience of managing and leading a staff team, ideally in a health/ social care or information and advice setting

Experience of person-centred care planning

Demonstrable experience of contract reporting.

Demonstrable experience of working with and supporting volunteers.

Demonstrable experience of successful project management, including planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Demonstrable experience of constructive partnership working with voluntary, statutory and community organisations

Skills and knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of issues which can impact on the health and wellbeing of older people.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (including the ability to write clear reports, give presentations and communicate sensitively with people at all levels).

Demonstrable experience of gaining knowledge of local services

Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure.

Ability to work co-operatively and effectively as part of a team.

Excellent IT skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and databases.

Ability to collect data efficiently and undertake statistical analysis.

Ability to monitor performance and interpret financial information.

Excellent demonstrable administrative and organisational skills

Understanding of the principles of equality and diversity.

Full driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel throughout East Sussex (for which mileage will be paid).

Willingness to participate in fund raising activities.

Personal attributes

A professional and compassionate outlook

A capacity to be focused and clear on boundaries

Willingness to learn and work collaboratively with other agencies including GP practices, voluntary and statutory organisations

Tactful and diplomatic and able to build relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge of local statutory and voluntary services in East Sussex

Knowledge and understanding of policy and practice in Adult Social Care and Health, including personal budgets

Geographical knowledge of Lewes, Wealden and Havens areas.

Presentation skills.

Date created: 10/08/15

Date to be reviewed: Jan 2017