incapacity will not be taken into account. 2. Qualifications What does the job require in the way of: Level of formal qualifications required to carry out the job. Degree qualification or equivalent Relevant IAG or Teacher Training Qualification Formal possession of an appropriate qualification to be verified at interview or from records. 3.Experience What does the job require in the way of: Specific related job experience and in what type of working environment. What kind of life experience could supplement or replace this? Which is more important to the success of the job? Experienced at management level in a related area (i.e. within an employment; training; social care or health setting) Experience of successfully leading and managing services and teams Proven service or project management experience and successfully delivering projects to time, budget and within agreed quality standards Experience of working in an often demanding environment Proven experience of positively managing change Experience of working within a support services setting and strong understanding of disability issues Past employment activity record application form. Performance on related selection methods, e.g. presentation, group discussion. 4.Training What does the job require in the way of: Specific and/or specialist training in order to do the job. A willingness to undertake training as necessary. Ability to facilitate work with groups or individuals. Knowledge of and ability to use generic office applications (including internet, word, powerpoint, excel etc.) Knowledge of and ability to use client management systems Past training history from application form and records. Selection process by demonstrations of ability to display knowledge and skills at the interview.
5. Special Knowledge What special knowledge is required in order to perform the job properly, Knowledge of the environment within which third sector organisations currently operate Knowledge of quality systems and programme evaluation methods to demonstrate social impact and value Knowledge of ways of communicating with a diverse range of service users. Strong commitment to equal opportunities and diversity practice. Strong commitment to the involvement of people who use services, social inclusion and independent living. Knowledge of disability equality and issues affecting disabled people. Application form, qualifications held and demonstration of knowledge at interview. 6. Circumstances (Personal) What kind of personal circumstances are required to do the job properly. A willingness and flexibility to undertake evening and weekend work when required Ability to work irregular hours when work requires it. Ability to be mobile. Ensuring candidates are aware of these requirements from the application pack. interview questions and application form details. 7. Disposition How far does the job require: Being steady, dependable, preserving, persistent, even tenacious, being difficult to distract or discourage. Getting on well with others, working readily with others, co-operating, influencing others. Depending on oneself rather than others, relying on own resources, accepting responsibility, leadership qualities, ability to motivate others. Ability to cope with monotony of work, attention to detail. Have a positive attitude and understanding of disability issues and sensitivity to the needs of disabled people Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks Strong communication skills in all forms Excellent organisational and time management skills A positive attitude to dealing with people Capable of working independently, and having responsibility as an individual Strong leadership & interpersonal skills. display of understanding and listening skills. Performance in related selection process, e.g. exercises, group discussion, problem-solving, questions in interview or presentation.
An ability to be and to work on own initiative. Ability to manage and motivate others. To be approachable and enthusiastic. 8. Practical and Intellectual Skills What practical and intellectual skills are required for performing the job effectively. Does the person need to be a practically orientated person, should they be able to make decisions, should they be able to understand information derived from complex reports. Analytic and decisive decision making with the ability to prioritise and communicate to staff key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve contractual and organisational goals Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible and innovative approach to operational management Ability to understand information derived from complex reports and tender bid documentation Capable of on problem solving and ability to generate ideas and solutions Ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures Ability to make presentations and speak at events, meetings and workshops. Ability to represent DRC at meetings and events Ability to & present reports, and other documents to the Chief Executive & Board of Directors Performance in related selection process.