2. The manager who was interviewing with Jasminda was writing
questions about the skills needed to work in a kitchen, so Jasminda
decided to ask about personal qualities. She wanted to know the new
staff would fit into the busy team.
At the interview Jasminda asked her questions, and then wanted to
find out more. She has 3 nieces and 4 nephews so asked about the
candidates families and if they were married. 1 of the candidates was
a woman who said she was single. Jasminda asked when the woman
was going to get married and have children.
Jasminda and the manager interviewed 8 people for the job over the
day. By the end they both felt tired and had difficulty remembering
what was said.
Ned
Ned lives in the family home with his parents who have increasing
health needs. The social worker has encouraged Nedâs parents to
apply for direct payments on Nedâs behalf. The social worker wants
Ned and his family to be comfortable with the personal assistants who
will be working in their home. The social worker asked for Nedâs mum to
be part of the interview process. Ned doesnât use words to
communicate so he canât ask interview questions.
Nedâs mum, shortlisted the candidates by herself, this was because the
social worker didnât have time to help her. Nedâs mum was looking for
young people because Ned is obese and he needs someone fit and
healthy to support him with his personal care. She shortlisted people
who were all under 30.
Nedâs mum hasnât ever done recruitment so she has asked people to
send their C.Vâs.
The social worker interviewed with Nedâs mum but was keen on Ned
being involved in some way. At the interview they took pictures of the
good candidates. They were shown to Ned at the end of the day. Ned
indicated who he liked the look and they were offered the job.
Connect in the North ïš 0113 270 32 33 info@citn.org.uk