PRIORITY YOUTH HOUSING

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Relief support worker

Essential qualities:

1. Physical fitness.

2. Methodical approach.

3. Health and Safety awareness.

4. Ability to communicate well with others.

5. Ability to deal with difficult situations.

6. Literacy.

7. A commitment to working in a positive way with the client group.

8. An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and user empowerment.

9. An ability to work within a Confidentiality Policy.

Desirable qualities:

1. Experience of hostel work or similar.

2. Awareness of substance and alcohol abuse issues and mental health problems.

3. A positive attitude to the resettlement process for homeless people.