Assessment Stages: all assessment stages will be conducted in the medium of Welsh
There will be a 2-stage assessment process.
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Stage 1 Application
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Stage 2 Interview/Presentation (based on a scenario)
Stage 1: Application form only the Technical criteria will be tested at this stage, please submit evidence in Welsh
In the event of a large number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted against the lead assessment criterion: TECHNICAL 1 What relevant qualification do you hold in social care, health or education and what relevant experience in childcare, play sector, health or social care do you have.
Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Stage 2: Candidates who pass stage 1 will be invited to attend an interview and give a presentation in Welsh. All behaviour and technical skills will be assessed during the interview in Welsh.
For the presentation topic you will be emailed a scenario 5 working days prior to your interview. The scenario will be based on a situation you can expect to find yourself in whilst out on Inspection. The presentation will be assessing candidates reaction in line with CIW values and the behaviour Communicating and Influencing.
The presentation will be no more than 5 mins and will be timed. Visual slides will not be accepted; this will be a verbal presentation only although candidates can read from prompt cards.
Behaviour questions will be shared with the candidates prior to interviews.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
