VALUES-BASED PERSONALITY PROFILING ASSESSMENT (HR-F030) Newsletter VALUES-BASED PERSONALITY PROFILING ASSESSMENT Values-Based Personality & Situational Judgement Assessment (HR-F030)SECTION 1: PERSONAL DETAILSTitle- Select -MrMrsMissMsMxOtherStaff Member NameStaff_IDJob TitleCare Worker / Support WorkerComplex Care WorkerSenior Care Worker / MentorField SupervisorCare Coordinator / Rota SchedulerClinical LeadQuality Assurance / Compliance OfficerHR / Recruitment AdministratorImplementation ResearcherDeputy Care ManagerRegistered Care ManagerOperating Local Authority- Select -HaringeyIslingtonBarnetWaltham ForestCamdenHackneyBrentHarrowRedbridgeNewhamCity of LondonWestminsterTower HamletsBarking and DagenhamHaveringKensington and ChelseaHammersmith and FulhamEalingHillingdonHounslowSouthwarkLambethLewishamGreenwichWandsworthRichmond upon ThamesMertonKingston upon ThamesSuttonBexleyBromleyCroydonOtherPART A: CANDIDATE SELF-ASSESSMENT SECTION 2: CORE VALUES ALIGNMENTA care worker should sometimes make decisions for a service user if it saves time and gets the task done efficiently- Select -Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeIf a service user with capacity wants to do something that carries a slight risk, like walking to the shop alone, it is our duty to stop them to keep them 100% safe- Select -Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeIf a service user is taking a long time to communicate because of a stroke, it is better to finish their sentences for them to avoid frustrating them- Select -Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeIf a senior colleague makes a minor mistake during a call, it is better to fix it quietly rather than report it and cause tension in the team- Select -Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeRules and procedures are guidelines, but sometimes you have to bend them to provide the best care- Select -Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeSECTION 3: SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS (SJT)The Refusal of Care (Dignity vs. Duty) Context: You arrive at 8:00 AM to assist Mr. Smith, who has early-stage dementia, with his shower. He is agitated, refuses to get out of bed, and tells you to leave. What is your primary action? - Select -A) Explain firmly that he must shower for his own hygiene and try to guide him to the bathroom.B) Leave immediately, document the refusal, and go to your next call to stay on schedule.C) Step back, give him space, ask if he is in pain or uncomfortable, and offer a cup of tea to calm the situation before trying again later.D) Call his family immediately and ask them to come over and convince him.The Safeguarding Dilemma (Transparency vs. Conflict) Context: While assisting Mrs. Jones with dressing, you notice a large, unexplained bruise on her upper arm. When you ask about it, her son (who lives with her) quickly interrupts and says she bumped into a door frame. Mrs. Jones looks down and stays quiet. What is your primary action? - Select -A) Accept the son's explanation; he lives with her and knows best.B) Confront the son immediately and accuse him of hiding something.C) Finish the visit normally, but immediately log a safeguarding concern with the Registered Manager and document the exact interaction objectively.D) Ask Mrs. Jones to confirm the story in front of her son.Freedom to Speak Up (Professional Integrity) Context: You are shadowing a highly experienced, senior care worker. During a visit, you observe them speaking in a patronising and dismissive tone to a service user regarding their incontinence, causing the individual visible distress. What is your primary action? - Select -A) Say nothing, as they are senior to you and know the service user better.B) Challenge the colleague aggressively in front of the service user to protect their dignity.C) Reassure the service user privately, and immediately report the conduct to the Registered Manager or through the whistleblowing channel.D) Wait to see if it happens again on a future shift before taking any action.Time Management & Honesty (Accountability) Context: You are running 20 minutes late for your next call due to heavy traffic. The next service user, Mrs. Davies, suffers from severe anxiety when her routine is disrupted. What is your primary action?- Select -A) Rush the driving to get there as fast as possible so she isn't upset.B) Call the office/supervisor immediately so they can phone Mrs. Davies, reassure her, and explain the delay.C) Arrive late, apologise, but shorten her visit by 20 minutes so you aren't late for the rest of the day.D) Tell her you were only 5 minutes late to avoid causing her anxiety.SECTION 4: EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE, EMPATHY & BOUNDARIESProcessing Emotional Distress (Debriefing & Support) Context: A service user you have cared for over a long period has recently passed away. What is your primary approach to managing the emotional impact?- Select -A) I actively seek out a debrief with my manager or supervisor to process my feelings professionally.B) I prefer to process it privately, but will use formal supervision if it begins affecting my well-being.C) I lean on my colleagues for informal chats to share the emotional load.D) I keep my feelings strictly to myself; care workers must maintain a strong exterior at all times.Professional Boundaries (Work-Life Separation) Context: You have just finished a highly stressful shift where a service user was particularly distressed. Which statement best reflects your ability to disconnect?- Select -A) I care deeply while on shift, but I am able to mentally 'clock out' and leave work behind when I go home.B) I balance my empathy with the understanding that I cannot fix everything, focusing only on what I can control.C) I find it difficult to disconnect and often spend my evenings worrying or calling the office off-duty to check in.D) I maintain a strict emotional distance from service users at all times so that their distress does not affect me.Personal Recovery Strategy (Decompression) Context: After an emotionally draining day, what is your most reliable method for restoring your energy for the next shift?- Select -A) Engaging in physical activity, hobbies, or spending time with family to completely shift my focus.B) Spending quiet time alone to reflect, decompress, and reset my mindset.C) Reviewing the events of the day in my head continuously to figure out what I could have done better.D) Pushing through and ignoring the fatigue; I just wake up and get on with the next day.Resilience in the Moment (Emotional Regulation) Context: A service user's family member is highly anxious and begins raising their voice at you regarding a misunderstanding about the care plan. What is your immediate internal response?- Select -A) I stay calm, recognize their frustration is born out of concern, and focus on de-escalating the situation.B) I feel defensive but mask it, quickly stepping out of the room to avoid conflict.C) I firmly match their energy to establish authority and ensure they do not speak to me disrespectfully.D) I become visibly upset, as I am working hard and do not appreciate being shouted at.SECTION 4: DECLARATIONDigital Signature (Type Full Name)Date Signed I confirm all information is accurate; false claims will result in dismissal. I consent to Mutima Care processing my data.PART B: ASSESSOR / MANAGER EVALUATION Based on the candidate's application, interview, and SJT responses, score their alignment with Mutima Care’s Core Values (1 = Inadequate, 4 = Outstanding) SECTION 5: VALUES-BASED SCORING MATRIXKindness & Compassion (Caring QS1)- Select -1234Respect for Dignity, Choice & Positive Risk (Responsive QS1)- Select -1234Integrity, Transparency & Duty of Candour (Well-led QS2/QS3)- Select -1234Safety Awareness & Compliance (Safe QS1)- Select -1234SECTION 6: FINAL PROFILING OUTCOMEVBR Assessment Result: - Select -Strong Alignment - Highly Recommended for HireModerate Alignment - Hire with Targeted Values Training during InductionPoor Alignment - Reject (Values mismatch)What specific area requires focus during the 12-week probation?- Select -Understanding Professional BoundariesFreedom to Speak Up / WhistleblowingConfidence in Safeguarding ReportingPatience / De-escalation TechniquesMental Capacity Act (MCA) & Positive Risk-TakingN/AAssessor NameDateNext Review Date:SUBMIT FORM
