SOCIAL WORK INTERVIEW QUESTIONS – WHINFELL PD/SI TEAM
7 July 2009
Question 1: Scenario
Attributed
Maximum
Score
Score 20
Question 2: What Skills, experience and attributes can you bring to
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this post?
Answer Possibilities
Relate to previous experience and skills
Multi-agency work
Written, IT and verbal communication skills
Non-discriminatory
Team worker
Respecting rights and choices
Eligibility criteria
Knowledge of legislation/policies/procedures
Empathy
Understanding the impact of loss through disability
Personal values
Social Work values
Understanding the importance of independence
Question 3: What do you consider is the purpose of supervision
and as a practitioner, what do you expect from it?
Answer Possibilities
2-way process
Identify training needs
Personal development
Accountability
Regular case discussion
Support and advice
Quality Assurance
Analyse and reflect
Knowledge of policies and procedures
Performance monitoring
Question 4: The PD/SI Team has referrals that are often complex
and intense plus duty rota responsibilities.
Can you describe what strategies you would use to organise and
manage your workload?
Answer Possibilities
Time Management
Recognition of stress factors
Prioritising
Use of supervision
Diary
To do list
Signposting where appropriate
Training
Delegation
Question 5: Can you tell us what you see as the positives of Self
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Directed Support for the PD/SI client group?
Answer Possibilities
Promoting independence
Greater control for SU’s
More person centred approach
Scope for innovative and imaginative outcomes
Improve quality of life
Empowerment
Equality and Diversity
Question 6: An ongoing Central Government agenda is towards
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closer working relationships and integration with Health
colleagues.
What challenges might there be when working in a multi-
disciplinary setting?
Answer Possibilities
Boundaries
Respect for other professionals
Different roles/remits
Medical v Social model
Teamwork
Non-integrated systems
Effective communication
Training needs
